Pasteurized Dungeness Crab Meat from Japan
Heat-pasteurized Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) meat in non-airtight plastic trays, ready for reheating. Excluded from 1605.10.20 due to packaging, thus 'other' under HTS 1605.10.60.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document pasteurization time-temperature profiles for shelf-life claims
• Use refrigerated shipping to maintain cold chain under 40°F
• Beware reclassification if trays are deemed 'airtight' by customs