Spicy Chili Crab Paste from Japan
Crab meat ground with chilies and fermented beans into sambal-style paste, preserved in pouches. Classified under HTS 1605.10.60 for other prepared crab pastes.
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
• Chile heat unit documentation for food safety
• Ferment vs paste distinction affects perishability rules
• Asian origin scrutiny for spice authenticity