Charybdis Crabmeat in Airtight Jar
Preserved crabmeat from Charybdis swimming crabs, packed in glass jars with airtight lids for retail sale. This product is under HTS 1605.10.20.59 for other Portunidae swimming crabs in airtight containers, prepared by cooking and sealing. Commonly used in Asian cuisines.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as cooked but refrigerated, not preserved
Merely cooked crabmeat without long-term preservation stays in Chapter 3 as other crustaceans.
If from non-Portunidae crab like Dungeness
Crabs outside Portunidae family, such as Cancer magister, go to 'other crab' subheadings.
If dried or dehydrated crabmeat flakes
Dehydrated forms are vegetables/legumes temporarily preserved, not Chapter 16 prepared seafood.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm jar seals meet airtight standards per subheading; provide lab tests if challenged
• Comply with Section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk, though primarily crab-focused
• Register with FDA prior notice system for all seafood imports to prevent holds
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