Swimming Crab Body Meat from Japan
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 — 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
• 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