Swimming Crab Body Meat from Germany
Body meat from swimming crabs (Portunus spp.), typically from Asia, cooked and packed in bulk tubs. HTS 1605.10.40 as 'other' crabmeat for non-premium grades. Common in processed foods like crab rangoon.
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
• Chinese imports face ADD/CVD; use scope rulings for circumvention avoidance
• FDA import alert 16-125 for histamine—test and document controls
• Bulk packing? Ensure no retail intent to avoid 1605.10.10 reclass