Blue Crab Meat Paste
Paste made from cooked blue swimmer crab (Portunus pelagicus) blended with minimal binders, preserved in jars. Falls under HTS 1605.10.60.90 as 'other' prepared crab products not fitting specific forms like claws or imitation. Common in Asian cuisines for dips and spreads.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from shrimp instead
Shrimp-based pastes classify under prepared shrimp in heading 1604, separate from crab.
If sold as raw crab clusters
Unprocessed or minimally processed crab remains in Chapter 3 live/frozen headings.
If heavily seasoned as a food preparation
Excessive flavorings or binders may relegate it to Chapter 21 as other food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include detailed ingredient breakdown and processing method in entry docs; confirm no additives push it to food preparation headings; check for country-specific sanctions on crab products
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