Pasteurized Frozen Small Snow Crab Meat (C. opilio)
Small C. opilio snow crab meat that is lightly pasteurized then frozen for preservation, meeting prepared crabmeat criteria. HTS 1605.10.40.05 applies to this frozen, species-specific small snow crab product.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked and not frozen
Cooked crabmeat without freezing moves to other prepared crustaceans in 1605.10.60, differentiating preservation method.
If in shells as frozen cooked clusters
Frozen cooked crab in shells is under Chapter 3; removal for meat-only shifts to prepared in 1605.
If containing additives like salt or seasonings over minimal levels
Flavored or seasoned crabmeat may classify under other prepared crustaceans if not pure meat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab tests for pasteurization levels to confirm it remains 'frozen crabmeat' and not fully cooked product
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs to prevent spoilage claims at entry
• For retail packs, add country-of-origin labeling per CBP rules to avoid penalties
Related Products under HTS 1605.10.40.05
Frozen Small Snow Crab Meat (C. opilio)
Frozen crabmeat specifically from small-sized Chionoecetes opilio snow crabs, prepared and preserved by freezing without further processing. This falls under HTS 1605.10.40.05 as it is frozen crabmeat of the C. opilio species, classified as 'small' based on size criteria in the tariff schedule.
IQF Small C. opilio Snow Crab Meat Clusters
Individually quick frozen (IQF) meat from small Chionoecetes opilio snow crab clusters, extracted and preserved by rapid freezing. Classified under HTS 1605.10.40.05 for its specific species, small size, and frozen prepared state.
Frozen Small Opilio Crab Leg Meat
Extracted leg meat from small Chionoecetes opilio snow crabs, frozen immediately post-processing for preservation. This pure crabmeat product is precisely under HTS 1605.10.40.05 due to species and size.
Bulk Frozen Small C. opilio Crabmeat for Foodservice
Bulk-packed frozen meat from small snow crabs (C. opilio), intended for commercial foodservice use, preserved solely by freezing. Fits HTS 1605.10.40.05 as frozen crabmeat of specified small C. opilio.