Blue Crab Meat Paste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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