1605.10 - Crab:
Sub-classifications
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1605 1005 10
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Overview
This HTS category, 1605.10, specifically covers crab preparations and preserves. This includes a wide range of products where crab meat is the primary ingredient, whether whole, parts, or processed forms, which have undergone processes such as cooking, canning, freezing, or drying for preservation. These preparations are distinct from other aquatic life covered under Chapter 16.
To differentiate, while siblings such as 1605.30 and 1605.40 classify lobster and other crustaceans respectively, and other subheadings within 1605 deal with molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, this subheading is exclusively for crab. Therefore, any prepared or preserved product that is identifiable as crab meat, regardless of its specific preparation method or presentation, will fall under this classification, provided it is not specifically classified under a more detailed subheading.
The subcategories under 1605.10 further refine the classification. For instance, 1605.10.05 is designated for products containing fish meat alongside crab meat, or for prepared meals where crab is a component. This highlights the importance of ingredient composition and the final product's nature. The "Other" subcategory serves as a residual for crab preparations and preserves that do not fit into the more specific subdivisions, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all crab-based preserved products.