Frozen Red Rock Crab Meat
Frozen meat from red rock crab (Cancer productus) is cooked, picked from shells, and quick-frozen for foodservice use, fitting HTS 1605.10.40.35 as other frozen crabmeat. This classification applies to preserved crabmeat excluding enumerated species and forms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in shells, even frozen
Frozen crabs in shells remain under Chapter 3 as crustaceans, not shelled meat products.
If from Dungeness crab species
Dungeness crabmeat has a specific subheading, distinguishing it from generic 'other' crabmeat.
If packed in vinegar or sauce, not plain meat
Pickled or sauced crabmeat moves to Chapter 20 for other prepared aquatic products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packs clearly with species name and processing details to facilitate CBP examination and avoid misclassification
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all frozen seafood entries to prevent holds at port
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Frozen Pacific Rock Crab Meat
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