Frozen Blue Crab Lump Meat
Premium lump meat from Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus), cooked, hand-picked, and frozen in blocks, classified under HTS 1605.10.40.35 for other frozen crabmeat. It qualifies as prepared/preserved crab excluding pasteurized or specific regional types.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pasteurized, not frozen
Pasteurized crabmeat falls under refrigerated prepared subheadings, separate from frozen.
If raw, uncooked crabmeat
Uncooked crabmeat is unprepared and stays in Chapter 3 crustaceans.
If from specific swimming crabs like Portunus
Certain swimming crab species have dedicated headings, splitting from 'other' crabmeat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis for moisture/protein content if challenged, as it distinguishes pure meat from imitations
• Comply with USDC traceability rules for blue crab; maintain chain-of-custody records from harvest
• Avoid pitfalls by declaring exact net weight of meat, excluding glaze/ice, per CBP guidelines
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