Smoked Crayfish Meat from Japan
Smoked crayfish meat is hot-smoked and vacuum-packed fillets from Australian redclaw crayfish. It qualifies for HTS 1605.40.10.90 as other prepared crustaceans, with smoking as a preservation method. Popular in gourmet charcuterie boards.
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
• Provide smoking process documentation to prove preparation status beyond simple cooking
• Test for histamine levels per FDA defect action levels for smoked fish/crustaceans
• Use commercial invoice specifying 'not for retail sale' if bulk packed to potentially lower duties