Pasteurized Blue Crab Meat in Cans from Japan
Pasteurized blue crab meat (Callinectes sapidus) packed in airtight tin cans, ready for direct consumption. Classified under HTS 1605.10.60.10 as prepared or preserved crab in airtight containers, excluding live, fresh, or frozen forms. Meets chapter requirements for processed aquatic invertebrates.
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
• Verify species identification and provide certificates of origin to comply with Section 609 restrictions on shrimp/crustacean imports
• Ensure airtight container integrity certification and proper labeling for pasteurization process to avoid reclassification as fresh