1605.10.40.40 - Other

This HTS code, 1605.10.40.40, classifies "Other" prepared or preserved crabmeat. This specifically includes crabmeat that is not frozen and does not fall under other more specific subheadings within the prepared crabmeat category. It encompasses crabmeat that has undergone preservation methods such as canning, drying, salting, or cooking and is presented in a manner ready for consumption or further culinary preparation, but is not in a frozen state.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, "Frozen," is straightforward: the defining characteristic is the absence of a frozen state. While both represent prepared or preserved crabmeat, this code specifically pertains to crabmeat that has been processed and packaged without being subjected to freezing temperatures for preservation.

As a leaf node within the HTS classification, this category has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 1605.10.40.40 relies on the specific characteristics of the product: it must be crabmeat, prepared or preserved, not frozen, and not otherwise specified under a more granular HTS code. Examples might include canned crabmeat in brine or oil, vacuum-sealed cooked crabmeat, or dried crabmeat.