1605.30.10.50 - In airtight containers

This HTS subheading, 1605.30.10.50, specifically covers lobster preparations or preserves that are packaged in airtight containers. This includes a wide range of preserved lobster products designed for extended shelf life and easy storage, such as canned lobster meat, lobster in retort pouches, or other forms sealed to prevent spoilage and maintain product integrity. The "in airtight containers" criterion is the defining characteristic for classification under this code.

The primary distinction of this category from its sibling, 1605.30.10.90 ("Other"), lies in the packaging method. While the sibling category would encompass lobster preparations not specifically packed in airtight containers (e.g., fresh or frozen lobster intended for immediate further processing, or lobster in non-airtight packaging), this subheading is strictly for those products sealed to create a vacuum or inert atmosphere. This focus on the packaging is crucial for ensuring product quality and safety during transit and storage.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. The classification ends at the specificity of "lobster, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers." Therefore, the emphasis for classification here is on accurately identifying whether the preserved lobster product meets the criteria of being in an airtight container, and if so, it falls under this specific subheading.