Canned Fresh Crabmeat (Unprepared)
Freshly picked crabmeat packed in cans without additives, chilled for distribution. Under HTS 0306.93.20.00 as basic crabmeat, not prepared or preserved beyond shelling. Borderline with retail packing but classified here if minimal processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing additives like salt for preservation
Any preservation shifts to 'prepared or preserved' in Chapter 16.
If expressly for retail sale in airtight containers
Statistical note specifies retail-packed crabmeat separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare as 'unprepared' with affidavits if no salt or preservatives added
• Comply with FDA low-acid canned food regulations regardless
• Avoid pitfall of overpacking leading to reclassification as retail goods
Related Products under HTS 0306.93.20.00
Pasteurized Lump Crabmeat
Premium lump crabmeat extracted from blue crabs, pasteurized for extended shelf life without freezing. Classified under HTS 0306.93.20.00 as processed crabmeat, not in shell, suitable for direct use in gourmet dishes. It meets the definition of crabmeat in this heading for shelled crustacean products.
Frozen Jonah Crabmeat
Shelled meat from Jonah crabs (Cancer borealis), frozen immediately after picking for quality preservation. Falls under HTS 0306.93.20.00 as crabmeat derived from other crab species, processed by shell removal. Ideal for commercial seafood processors.
Fresh Picked Dungeness Crabmeat
Hand-picked meat from Dungeness crabs (Metacarcinus magister), kept fresh chilled for immediate use. HTS 0306.93.20.00 covers this as crabmeat from other species, emphasizing shell-extracted product in chilled form. Popular in Pacific Northwest cuisine.
King Crab Leg Meat Extracted
Shelled leg meat from red king crabs, frozen in bulk. HTS 0306.93.20.00 captures this as 'other' crabmeat post-shelling, distinct from whole cooked legs. Luxury ingredient for upscale markets.
Frozen Cocktail Crabmeat
Small claw meat pieces from various crabs, frozen for seafood cocktails. Classed under HTS 0306.93.20.00 as generic crabmeat suitable for appetizers. Economical option for foodservice.
Blue Swimming Crabmeat Pasteurized
Pasteurized crabmeat from blue swimming crabs (Portunus pelagicus), common in Asian fisheries. Precisely matches HTS 0306.93.20.00 for 'Crabmeat' as shelled product from other crabs, treated for safety. Used in sushi and salads.