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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If minimally processed, not cooked or pasteurized
Raw, uncooked crab meat is under Chapter 3 as simply cooked or blanched, not fully prepared/preserved.
If from other Portunidae like Portunus spp.
Subheading distinguishes Callinectes spp.; other swimming crabs have separate statistical suffixes.
If dried or dehydrated instead of frozen
Dried crustacean meat shifts to Chapter 7 for vegetables/legumes but includes some preserved seafood forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'IQF frozen crabmeat, Callinectes sapidus' and net weight excluding glaze to prevent undervaluation disputes
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's PREDICT system for all seafood imports and ensure cold chain integrity during transit
• Label products with country of origin and species name per HTS requirements to avoid CBP reclassification
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