Canned Crab Meat
Canned crab meat consists of cooked and processed crab flesh packed in brine or oil, classified under HTS 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved other crustaceans, excluding shrimp, prawns, and crayfish. This product is typically used in salads, dips, and seafood dishes.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen but not cooked or preserved
Uncooked frozen crab meat remains in Chapter 3 as simply frozen crustaceans, not prepared/preserved.
If in airtight containers like retail cans
Crab in airtight containers over 170g net weight shifts to statistical subheading for prepared crustaceans.
If pickled in vinegar without oil or brine
Vinegar-pickled crab may classify under prepared aquatic invertebrates in Chapter 20 if not fitting Chapter 16 criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification (e.g
• blue crab vs. snow crab) with documentation to confirm classification outside shrimp/prawn headings
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin to avoid anti-dumping duties on certain crab imports
• Label cans with accurate net weight and country of origin; watch for misclassification as fresh frozen crab under Chapter 3
Related Products under HTS 1605.40.10
Pasteurized Crab Claws
Pasteurized crab claws are cooked, shelled or intact claws from snow or king crab that are heat-processed and vacuum-sealed for preservation, falling under HTS 1605.40.10 as other prepared crustaceans. Ideal for gourmet seafood platters.
Smoked Shrimp Paste
Smoked shrimp paste is a fermented and smoked blend of ground shrimp, classified under HTS 1605.40.10 as other prepared crustaceans since it falls outside specific shrimp subheadings due to its processed paste form. Commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisines.
Jarred Lobster Meat
Jarred lobster meat is cooked, flaked lobster tail and claw meat preserved in oil or brine in glass jars, under HTS 1605.40.10 for other crustaceans prepared or preserved. Premium ingredient for bisques and rolls.
Canned Crawfish Tails
Canned crawfish tails are peeled, cooked tails of freshwater crawfish preserved in water or sauce, classified in HTS 1605.40.10 as other crustaceans excluding specified species. Popular in Cajun cooking.
Oil-Packed Scallop Adductor
Oil-packed scallop adductor muscles are shucked, cooked scallops preserved in olive oil tins, under HTS 1605.40.10 for other prepared crustaceans/molluscs. Used in Mediterranean recipes.
Fermented Shrimp Paste Belacan
Belacan is sun-dried, fermented shrimp paste from small shrimp, classified under HTS 1605.40.10 as other crustaceans due to heavy processing. Staple in Malaysian/Indonesian cooking.