0306.93.20.00 - Crabmeat 🖩

This HTS category, 0306.93.20.00, specifically covers crabmeat. This classification pertains to the edible flesh of crabs, which has been separated from the shell. It includes crabmeat in various forms such as fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or in brine, and may have undergone processes like cooking or smoking. The key defining characteristic for this classification is the presentation of the crab as de-shelled meat, ready for consumption or further processing.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 0306.93.40.00, which is also under "Other" crabs, is crucial. While both fall under the broader classification of crabs, 0306.93.40.00 likely encompasses other forms of crabs not specifically classified as de-shelled meat, such as whole crabs (whether live, cooked in shell, or processed in shell). Therefore, if the product is solely crabmeat, it will be classified under 0306.93.20.00.

As a leaf node, this classification has no further subcategories. All qualifying crabmeat products will be classified directly under 0306.93.20.00. This indicates a specific and direct classification for de-shelled crab flesh, simplifying the classification process for this particular product form within the broader scope of crustaceans.