Frozen Indo-Pacific Swimming Crab Lump Meat
High-quality lump crabmeat from Indo-Pacific swimming crabs (Portunidae), frozen post-cooking and shell removal for optimal texture. This 'other' frozen crabmeat under HTS 1605.10.40.30 suits gourmet dishes like crab imperial or stir-fries.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imitation crab made from surimi
Surimi-based imitation products use swimming crab flavoring but classify as prepared fish.
If for live or chilled in-shell Portunidae
Unprocessed swimming crabs remain in Chapter 3 until prepared/preserved.
If pasteurized rather than just frozen
Pasteurized crabmeat falls under crab preparations in heading 1604.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use lab certificates for histamine testing, as frozen shellfish is prone to scombrotoxin risks
• Declare net weight of crabmeat excluding glaze to avoid overvaluation penalties
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