Crab Bisque Base Paste from Japan
Concentrated paste of crab meat, shells, and seasonings for making bisque soup, preserved in tubes. As a crab-based preserved preparation, it fits HTS 1605.10.60 'other'.
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
• Specify 'crab content percentage' to justify seafood tariff over soup mixes
• Shell powder analysis prevents downgrade to flavoring agents
• FDA prior notice mandatory for soup base formulations