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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If legs or meat provided in frozen state
Frozen king crab, even cooked, remains under Chapter 3 crustaceans heading.
If not specifically 'crabmeat' but crab parts preserved
Other preserved crab forms beyond pure meat use broader 'other' subheadings.
If formed into patties or stuffed products
Processed into stuffed or shaped items becomes 'pasta/stuffing' under Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Subject to potential antidumping duties from Russia/China; declare value accurately
• Use FDA prior notice for seafood; include histamine test results for shelf-stable claims
• Segregate from leg-in-shell imports to avoid mix-up with 0306 headings
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