1605.30.10 - Other

This HTS category, 1605.30.10, encompasses "Other" prepared or preserved lobster that does not fall under the specific sibling category for products containing fish meat or prepared meals. This designation is for lobster preparations that are preserved or prepared in a manner beyond simple cooking for immediate consumption, and are not combined with other food items to form a composite meal. The scope here is broad, covering various forms of prepared or preserved lobster that have undergone processing beyond basic cooking.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 1605.30.05, is crucial. While 1605.30.05 is designated for items that incorporate fish meat or constitute complete prepared meals, this category is for lobster preparations that stand alone as distinct lobster products. Therefore, if a product is solely prepared or preserved lobster and not a mixed meal or a composite item containing fish, it would likely be classified here.

Within this broad "Other" designation, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification of prepared or preserved lobster. These subcategories address specific preparation methods or forms of the lobster meat. For instance, one subcategory might detail lobster meat that has been cooked by steaming or boiling and removed from its shell, whether frozen or not, but without further preparation or preservation. The existence of these subcategories indicates that the specific state and treatment of the lobster product are key to determining its precise tariff classification.