Pasteurized Blue Crab Meat from Germany
Pasteurized blue crab meat (Callinectes sapidus) is cooked, picked from the shell, and pasteurized for shelf stability, excluding lump or flake varieties. It falls under HTS 1605.10.40 as 'other' crabmeat, prepared or preserved, not specifically classified elsewhere in the crabmeat subheadings. This product is commonly used in gourmet salads and crab cakes.
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 (e.g
• blue crab) via supplier certificates to match HTS description and avoid reclassification
• Include commercial invoice detailing processing method (pasteurized) and net weight; comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Asian crabmeat imports; declare country of origin accurately to prevent penalties