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.
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More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen uncooked lobster tails
Frozen whole or tail lobster without preservation processes remains in Chapter 3.
If in retail airtight glass jars over 170g
Statistical breakouts apply for consumer-packaged preserved crustaceans.
If preserved solely in vinegar
Vinegar-packed lobster meat shifts to Chapter 20 other preserved vegetables/fruit (aquatics).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Supply species certificates (e.g
• Homarus americanus) and catch documentation for traceability
• Watch for EU/Asian origin surcharges; declare exact fill weight to prevent under-valuation claims
• Use tamper-evident seals and include shelf-life data to pass CBP agricultural inspections
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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.
Pasteurized Crab Claws
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Canned Crawfish Tails
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Oil-Packed Scallop Adductor
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