Blue Crab Claw Meat Pickles from Japan
Pickled claw meat from blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) preserved in vinegar and spices, sold in glass jars. This 'other' preserved crab product fits HTS 1605.10.60 as it doesn't match more specific crab subheadings.
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 acidification logs for pickled products to meet FDA low-acid canned food rules
• Label with net weight drained and acidified contents for customs clearance
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'crabmeat' without verifying container type