Frozen Pasteurized Crabmeat
Crabmeat lightly cooked and pasteurized before freezing to extend shelf life, primarily from snow or king crab. Still classified as frozen crabmeat under HTS 0306.14.20.00 if not fully cooked/preserved.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If retorted or fully cooked in hermetic containers
Fully preserved cooked crabmeat enters Chapter 16 for prepared crustacean products.
If from rock lobster or spiny lobster
Different crustacean families like lobsters have separate frozen meat subheadings.
If in brine as preserved product
Brined and preserved crabmeat without cooking classifies under prepared fruits/vegetables if processed accordingly.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit pasteurization logs to FDA for low-acid canned food equivalency
• Declare processing method on entry to prevent shift to cooked categories
• Avoid retail packaging that triggers 'for retail sale' subheadings
Related Products under HTS 0306.14.20.00
Frozen Snow Crabmeat
Frozen meat extracted from snow crabs (Chionoecetes spp.), typically packed in blocks or trays without shells. This falls under HTS 0306.14.20.00 as it is specifically classified as frozen crabmeat, distinct from whole crabs or in-shell products.
Frozen King Crabmeat Legs
Frozen leg meat from king crabs (Paralithodes spp.), shelled and processed for foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0306.14.20.00 as pure frozen crabmeat, excluding claws or whole sections with shell.
Frozen Dungeness Crabmeat
Frozen picked meat from Dungeness crabs (Metacarcinus magister), often used in salads and seafood mixes. This product matches HTS 0306.14.20.00 for frozen crabmeat, prepared by shelling without further cooking.
Frozen Blue Crabmeat Lump
Premium lump meat from blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus), frozen immediately after picking for maximum freshness. Falls squarely under HTS 0306.14.20.00 as frozen crabmeat without shell or additives.
Frozen Jonah Crabmeat
Frozen meat from Jonah crabs (Cancer borealis), valued for its firm texture in gourmet applications. HTS 0306.14.20.00 covers this as standard frozen crabmeat from various species.
Frozen Tanner Crabmeat
Frozen meat from Tanner crabs (Chionoecetes bairdi), a smaller snow crab relative popular in Asian markets. Directly fits HTS 0306.14.20.00 for frozen, shelled crabmeat.