Dungeness Crab Pasteurized Meat
Pasteurized claw and body meat from Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister), prepared by cooking and shelling but not hermetically sealed, under HTS 1605.10.4040 as other crabmeat. Popular in Pacific Northwest cuisine for cakes and salads.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen immediately after cooking
Even cooked crabmeat classified as frozen goes back to Chapter 3 subheadings.
If in retail-ready airtight containers
Retail-packed preserved crabmeat uses dedicated airtight subheadings.
If dried or dehydrated, not moist pasteurized
Dried crabmeat is 'frozen, dried, or otherwise preserved vegetables/fruits' but actually shifts to dehydrated provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide processing records showing cook/pasteurize steps to justify Chapter 16 over Chapter 3
• Label with country of catch vs processing; transshipped goods may face origin scrutiny
• Avoid bulk packing that mimics frozen shipments to prevent duty evasion claims
Related Products under HTS 1605.10.40.40
Pasteurized Blue Crab Meat
Pasteurized blue crab meat (Callinectes sapidus) is cooked, picked from the shell, and pasteurized for shelf stability, classified under HTS 1605.10.4040 as prepared or preserved crabmeat, not frozen or in airtight containers. This product is commonly used in gourmet salads, crab cakes, and seafood dips.
Snow Crab Meat Lump
Premium lump meat from snow crab (Chionoecetes spp.), thermally processed and pasteurized but not frozen or canned, fitting HTS 1605.10.4040 for other prepared crabmeat. Ideal for high-end sushi, cocktails, and seafood platters.
King Crab Leg Meat Pasteurized
Extracted leg meat from red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus), pasteurized for food safety without freezing or canning, classified in HTS 1605.10.4040 for other crabmeat preparations. Used in luxury seafood dishes.
Jonah Crab Cooked Meat
Cooked and picked meat from Jonah crab (Cancer borealis), chilled and pasteurized but not in airtight packs, under HTS 1605.10.4040 as other prepared crabmeat. Suitable for East Coast seafood markets.
Tanner Crab Pasteurized Claw Meat
Pasteurized claw meat from Tanner crab (Chionoecetes bairdi), processed for preservation without freezing, classified HTS 1605.10.4040 for other crabmeat. Common in Alaskan fisheries exports.
Rock Crab Meat Preserved
Preserved meat from rock crab (Cancer irroratus), cooked and pasteurized in bulk trays, under HTS 1605.10.4040 as other non-airtight crabmeat. Used by processors for further manufacturing.