Bairdi Snow Crab Mixed Meat in Retort Pouch
Mixed leg and body meat from Chionoecetes bairdi snow crab, retort-processed for sterility in flexible airtight pouches. This preserved product is classified in HTS 1605.10.20.25 for snow crab meat in airtight containers, beyond simple cooking.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If merely shelled and frozen, not preserved
Frozen crab meat without preservation remains Chapter 3 shelled crustaceans.
If imitation crab made from surimi
Surimi-based imitation products classify separately as 'other prepared'.
If formed into patties or shapes
Pattied crab meat treated as stuffed pasta analogs under Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm retort pouch qualifies as 'airtight container' via pressure testing; segregate by species in documentation
• Pitfall: declaring net weight incorrectly affects statistical suffixes
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