Canned King Crab Meat
Premium king crab meat packed in airtight tin cans, ready for direct consumption or use in gourmet dishes. This product is classified under HTS 1605.10.20.10 as prepared king crab in airtight containers, fitting the definition of preserved crustaceans from heading 1605. It undergoes cooking, shelling, and canning to ensure shelf stability.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not packed in airtight containers, such as in plastic trays or pouches
Products in non-airtight packaging fall under the broader 'other' crabmeat category outside the specific airtight subheading.
If frozen but unprepared, without cooking or preserving processes
Unprepared or simply frozen king crab is classified in Chapter 3 as live, fresh, or frozen crustaceans, not prepared/preserved.
If king crab is imitation or contains non-crab fillers exceeding minor amounts
Imitation crab products made primarily from surimi shift to the 'other prepared aquatic invertebrates' heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin compliance with Section 609 if involving shrimp-related supply chains, though king crab is exempt; provide CITES documentation if sourced from protected Alaskan stocks
• Ensure airtight container integrity certification and accurate net weight labeling on cans to avoid reclassification or penalties
• Conduct lab testing for species identification (Paralithodes camtschaticus) to confirm king crab classification and prevent mislabeling fines
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King Crab Leg Meat in Cans
Shelled and cooked king crab leg meat hermetically sealed in metal cans for long-term storage. Classified under HTS 1605.10.20.10 due to its preparation as preserved king crab specifically in airtight containers, distinguishing it from other packaging forms.
Pasteurized King Crab Meat Tin
Heat-pasteurized king crab meat in airtight aluminum tins, ideal for high-end restaurants. This falls under HTS 1605.10.20.10 as crabmeat specifically of king crab species preserved in hermetic containers per Chapter 16 notes.
Gourmet King Crab Claw Meat Cans
Hand-packed king crab claw meat in premium airtight cans, processed for optimal flavor retention. HTS 1605.10.20.10 applies to this preserved king crab product in hermetically sealed containers as defined in subheading notes.
Alaskan Red King Crab Meat in Tins
Authentic Alaskan red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) meat in airtight tins, cooked and pasteurized. This product matches HTS 1605.10.20.10 precisely as king crab crabmeat in airtight containers, per official species definitions.
Premium Canned King Crab Flakes
Flaked king crab meat from legs and claws, sealed in airtight cans for convenience. Classified in HTS 1605.10.20.10 as it's specifically king crab crabmeat preserved in hermetic containers, not requiring whole lump form.