1605.10.40.35 - Other

This HTS category, 1605.10.40.35, encompasses prepared or preserved crabmeat that does not fall under more specific subcategories. It serves as a residual classification for crabmeat products when their particular type or species of crab is not explicitly listed in the preceding sibling categories. This includes a wide variety of crab species prepared or preserved in any manner, such as cooked, seasoned, or mixed with other ingredients, provided they are not classified elsewhere.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. For instance, sibling categories specifically identify "King crab," "Snow crab," and "Dungeness crab," requiring that if the crabmeat originates from one of these distinct types, it should be classified under the respective code. Similarly, "Swimming crabs (Portunidae)" represents another distinct group. Therefore, 1605.10.40.35 is utilized for crabmeat derived from species that are not explicitly named or defined within these specific sibling classifications.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 1605.10.40.35 is determined by the exclusion of the product from more specific provisions. Importers and exporters should ensure that the crabmeat in question is not identifiable as king crab, snow crab, Dungeness crab, or swimming crab before assigning it to this "Other" category. The preparation or preservation method, such as freezing, canning, or drying, is secondary to the species identification in determining the correct classification within this HTS chapter.