Swimming Crab Body Meat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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