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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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