Smoked Lobster Flakes
Flaked lobster meat smoked for preservation and flavor, vacuum-packed in non-airtight plastic trays. Falls under HTS 1605.30.1090 as 'other' prepared or preserved lobster, using smoking as a preservation method. Ideal for gourmet salads or appetizers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sealed in airtight glass jars
Smoked lobster in airtight containers qualifies for the specific airtight subheading.
If minimally processed dried or smoked meat without full preservation
Meat not fully prepared/preserved may fall under Chapter 2 salted/dried provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify smoking process complies with USDA/FSIS if claiming 'smoked' to avoid misleading labels
• Test for histamine levels, common in smoked seafood, to pass FDA import alerts
• Declare exact preservation method on entry to prevent reclassification as fresh
Related Products under HTS 1605.30.10.90
Canned Maine Lobster Meat
Chunks of cooked and preserved lobster meat from Maine lobster (Homarus americanus), packed in brine or oil in metal cans. This falls under HTS 1605.30.1090 as prepared or preserved lobster, not in airtight containers, classified as 'other' beyond cooked whole lobster. It is a ready-to-eat seafood product.
Pasteurized Lobster Bisque Base
A preserved lobster stock or base made from cooked lobster shells and meat, pasteurized for shelf stability, sold in pouches or tubs. Classified under HTS 1605.30.1090 as 'other' prepared lobster products, not fitting specific subheadings for tails or airtight packs. It's used as a soup base in culinary applications.
Frozen Cooked Lobster Chunks
Cooked lobster meat cut into chunks, individually quick frozen (IQF) in bulk bags, not airtight sealed. This qualifies under HTS 1605.30.1090 as 'other' preserved lobster, prepared by cooking but not meeting specific tail or container criteria. Commonly used in restaurants for lobster rolls.
Lobster Mousse Pate
A smooth pate made from pureed cooked lobster meat, cream, and seasonings, preserved and chilled in bulk tubs. Classified in HTS 1605.30.1090 as 'other' lobster preparations due to its processed preserved form. Used in high-end catering.
Bulk Preserved Lobster Knuckles
Cooked and brine-preserved lobster knuckles (shell-on claw joints), packed in plastic pails for foodservice. Under HTS 1605.30.1090 as 'other' preserved lobster parts not specified elsewhere. Popular for extracting meat in processing.
Lobster Salad Mix Premix
Pre-cooked lobster meat mixed with light mayo and celery, preserved chilled in bulk for further salad prep. Fits HTS 1605.30.1090 as 'other' prepared lobster product. Sold to delis for ready-to-serve lobster salads.