Snow Crab Claw Meat from Japan
Meat extracted from snow crab (Chionoecetes spp.) claws, cooked and pasteurized for retail packaging. Classified under HTS 1605.10.40 as 'other' crabmeat since it doesn't fit premium lump categories. Ideal for sushi rolls and seafood bisques.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming claw meat purity; mislabeling as body meat can trigger audits
• Ensure cold chain documentation from processing to entry; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims
• Check for seasonal quotas or trade restrictions on snow crab from Russia or Canada