Pasteurized Blue Crab Meat from Germany
Pasteurized blue crab meat (Callinectes sapidus) is cooked, picked from the shell, and pasteurized for shelf stability, classified under HTS 1605.10.4040 as prepared or preserved crabmeat, not frozen or in airtight containers. This product is commonly used in gourmet salads, crab cakes, and seafood dips.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify species identification and provide certificates of origin to comply with HTS classification for 'other' crabmeat
• Ensure proper labeling for pasteurization process and net weight; avoid misclassification as frozen (0306.14)
• Check for Section 609 restrictions if sourced from regions with shrimp bycatch concerns, even for crab products