Pasteurized Blue Crab Meat in Cans
Pasteurized blue crab meat (Callinectes sapidus) packed in airtight tin cans, ready for direct consumption or use in recipes like crab cakes. This product falls under HTS 1605.10.20 as prepared crabmeat specifically in airtight containers, distinguishing it from fresh or frozen crabmeat in Chapter 3. It is a shelf-stable seafood product processed for retail sale.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold frozen and unpasteurized
Frozen crabmeat is classified as crustaceans not prepared or preserved, falling under Chapter 3 for live, fresh, or frozen products.
If packed in bulk retail trays or pouches
Crabmeat not in airtight containers goes to the 'other' subheading, as airtight packaging is the key criterion for 1605.10.20.
If in a prepared mixture like crab salad
Products containing crabmeat mixed with other ingredients (e.g., mayonnaise) are classified as 'other prepared crustaceans' rather than pure crabmeat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify country of origin labeling and ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations for pathogen control in pasteurized products
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming species (e.g
• blue crab) and pasteurization to avoid misclassification as raw crabmeat
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