1605.10.40 - Other

This HTS subheading, 1605.10.40, encompasses crabmeat preparations that are neither in airtight containers nor frozen. It serves as a residual category for a variety of crabmeat products that do not fit into more specific classifications within the 1605.10 heading. The key defining characteristic is the absence of specific preservation methods like hermetic sealing or freezing for long-term storage.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 1605.10.20 (Crabmeat, in airtight containers), is crucial. While both fall under prepared crabmeat, 1605.10.20 specifically refers to crabmeat preserved through canning or similar hermetic sealing processes. Therefore, 1605.10.40 would cover crabmeat that might be pasteurized, cooked, or otherwise prepared but is not intended for the extended shelf life provided by airtight packaging.

Underneath this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification of these non-frozen, non-airtight crabmeat preparations. The subcategory 1605.10.40.40, for instance, allows for "Other" distinctions within this group, likely to address variations in processing, form (e.g., flaked, lump, surimi), or intended use not covered by more granular subheadings. This hierarchical structure aids in precise customs declaration and duty assessment.