Snow Crab Meat Paste from China
A smooth paste made from cooked and pureed snow crab meat, preserved in jars for use in sushi rolls and spreads. This falls under HTS 1605.10.60 as it is a prepared or preserved crab product that does not fit specific subheadings like imitation crab or crabmeat in airtight containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify species identification (e.g
• Chionoecetes opilio) with documentation to comply with HTS classification
• Ensure proper labeling for allergens and country of origin to avoid FDA holds
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on crab from certain Asian origins like China or Russia