1605.21.10.50 - Other, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter

This HTS subheading, 1605.21.10.50, classifies prepared or preserved shrimps and prawns that are not packaged in airtight containers and do not fall under specific frozen classifications, provided they are imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to Chapter 16. This note typically pertains to specific trade arrangements or statistical reporting requirements. The products within this category are generally those that have undergone some form of preparation, such as cooking, shelling, or flavoring, but are not sealed for long-term preservation in the manner of canned goods.

The distinction from its sibling category, 1605.21.10.40 (Frozen, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter), lies primarily in the temperature and preservation method. While both may adhere to the same statistical note, this subheading specifically excludes goods that are in a frozen state. Instead, it encompasses chilled, dried, or otherwise preserved but unfrozen preparations of shrimps and prawns.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification under 1605.21.10.50 is on confirming that the product is a preparation of shrimps or prawns, not in an airtight container, not frozen, and meets the import conditions outlined by statistical note 1 to Chapter 16. Examples could include cooked and chilled shrimp cocktails, dried shrimp used as an ingredient, or shrimp preparations in brine or oil that are not hermetically sealed.