Blue Crab Meat Paste from Japan
Paste made from cooked blue swimmer crab (Portunus pelagicus) blended with minimal binders, preserved in jars. Falls under HTS 1605.10.60.90 as 'other' prepared crab products not fitting specific forms like claws or imitation. Common in Asian cuisines for dips and spreads.
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
• Include detailed ingredient breakdown and processing method in entry docs; confirm no additives push it to food preparation headings; check for country-specific sanctions on crab products