Frozen Blue Crab Meat (Callinectes sapidus)
Pasteurized and frozen meat from blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus), a species of swimming crab in the Portunidae family, processed by cooking, shelling, and freezing. This product is classified under HTS 1605.10.40.25 as frozen crabmeat specifically from Callinectes spp., distinguishing it from fresh or live crabs in Chapter 3.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold fresh or chilled, uncooked
Uncooked crab meat falls under Chapter 3 as shelled or unshelled crustaceans, not prepared or preserved.
If in airtight containers, not frozen
In-shell or canned crab products are classified separately from frozen loose meat under different subheadings in 1605.10.
If from other crab species like snow or king crab
Only Callinectes spp. (swimming crabs) are specified here; other families like Lithodidae go to 'other' crab categories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with documentation confirming Callinectes sapidus to avoid misclassification under other crab subheadings
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of analysis for pasteurization and freezing processes
• Check for Section 609 restrictions if sourced from regions with shrimp bycatch concerns, even for crab products
Related Products under HTS 1605.10.40.25
IQF Frozen Pasteurized Blue Crab Lump Meat
Individually quick frozen (IQF) lump meat from blue swimming crabs (Callinectes sapidus), pasteurized for safety and shelf-life extension. It fits HTS 1605.10.40.25 as frozen crabmeat from this specific Portunidae species, prepared by cooking and extraction.
Frozen Blue Crab Claw Meat (Callinectes sapidus)
Frozen meat extracted from the claws of blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus), cooked and packed in bulk for foodservice use. Classified in HTS 1605.10.40.25 due to its status as frozen, prepared crabmeat from this designated swimming crab species.
Pasteurized Frozen Blue Crab Backfin Meat
Premium backfin meat from Callinectes sapidus blue crabs, pasteurized, frozen in 1-lb blocks for retail thawing. This prepared product is under HTS 1605.10.40.25 as frozen crabmeat from swimming crabs of this species.
Bulk Frozen Blue Swimming Crab Meat
Industrial bulk packs of frozen meat from Callinectes sapidus (blue swimming crabs), used in soups and salads. HTS 1605.10.40.25 applies to this frozen, prepared crabmeat from Portunidae family swimming crabs.