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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as live, fresh, chilled, or frozen crabs in shell
Whole crabs, even if cooked, remain in shell and fall under the 'Crabs' subheading excluding extracted meat.
If cooked, prepared, and packed for retail sale
Prepared or preserved crabmeat shifts to Chapter 16 for processed seafood products beyond simple shelling.
If ground into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets from headings 0305-0308, directing them to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain certificates of origin and processing statements to confirm compliance with U.S. food safety standards like HACCP and FDA seafood requirements
• Verify supplier pasteurization records to avoid misclassification as fresh or frozen whole crab
• Check for anti-dumping duties on crabmeat from specific countries like China or Vietnam
Related Products under HTS 0306.93.20.00
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.
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.
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.