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
10%
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
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