Pasteurized Blue Crab Meat from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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