1605.10.40.15 - Dungeness

This HTS category, 1605.10.40.15, specifically covers Dungeness crab meat, prepared or preserved. This classification is for crab meat derived from the Dungeness crab species (Cancer magister), regardless of whether it is presented as whole pieces, flakes, or paste, provided it meets the criteria for prepared or preserved foodstuffs. The key defining characteristic for inclusion here is the origin species of the crab.

This classification distinguishes itself from its siblings by its specific species designation. For instance, 1605.10.40.02 pertains to King crab, while the sub-group "Snow crab" covers various Chionoecetes species. Similarly, "Swimming crabs (Portunidae)" encompasses a different family of crabs. This category focuses exclusively on Dungeness crab, setting it apart from other commercially significant crab species included under the broader 1605.10.40 "Crabmeat: Other" heading.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is precise, denoting Dungeness crab meat as a distinct item. Classification into this code relies on accurate identification of the species of crab from which the meat originates, ensuring correct customs declarations and duty assessments.