Frozen Dungeness Crabmeat
Frozen crabmeat sourced from Dungeness crabs (Metacarcinus magister), packed in bulk for foodservice use. Classified under HTS 1605.10.40.15 as prepared or preserved crabmeat, specifically frozen Dungeness variety, excluding live or fresh forms from Chapter 3.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If minimally processed, cooked but not extracted as meat
Whole cooked Dungeness crabs in shells fall under Chapter 3 as shelled crustaceans, not prepared meat.
If pasteurized rather than frozen
Pasteurized crabmeat shifts to non-frozen preserved category within the same heading.
If from snow or other non-Dungeness crab species
Only Dungeness specified here; other crab meats go to residual 'other' subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with documentation confirming Dungeness (Cancer magister) origin to match subheading
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and shellfish safety rules; provide processing facility certifications
• Avoid misclassification as fresh crab by ensuring clear frozen state labeling and temperature logs
Related Products under HTS 1605.10.40.15
IQF Frozen Dungeness Crab Leg Meat
Individually quick frozen (IQF) leg meat from Dungeness crabs, ideal for premium restaurant dishes. Falls under HTS 1605.10.40.15 due to being frozen, extracted crabmeat classified as 'other' preserved crustaceans, not in paste form.
Frozen Dungeness Crab Body Meat Packs
Frozen meat extracted from Dungeness crab bodies, vacuum-sealed in 5 lb blocks for wholesale. HTS 1605.10.40.15 applies to this preserved, frozen crabmeat excluding king or snow varieties.
Bulk Frozen Dungeness Crab Flake Meat
Flake-style frozen Dungeness crabmeat in 20 lb bulk pails for industrial food processing. Precisely classified in HTS 1605.10.40.15 as other frozen crabmeat of Dungeness species.
Frozen Dungeness Claw Meat Chunks
Large chunk claw meat from Dungeness crabs, frozen for high-end sushi and salads. HTS 1605.10.40.15 covers this as preserved frozen crabmeat, other than specified types.
Pasteurized Frozen Dungeness Crabmeat
Dungeness crabmeat pasteurized then frozen for extended shelf life in foodservice. Fits HTS 1605.10.40.15 as frozen other crabmeat, prepared via heat treatment.