IQF Frozen Red King Crab Meat
Individually quick frozen (IQF) red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) meat extracted from legs, still considered under frozen crustaceans. Falls under HTS 0306.14.40.03 despite being shelled, as it's not cooked/preserved beyond freezing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other frozen crustaceans not specified elsewhere
Fallback for unspecific frozen shrimp/crab, but king crab has dedicated subheading.
If made into pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes relegate pellets to heading 0309 or Chapter 19 if human food.
If dried into flakes rather than frozen
Dried vegetables/legumes include some dried seafood forms outside Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document IQF process to distinguish from cooked meat, preventing shift to Chapter 16
• Provide lab tests for histamine levels, a common issue with thawed-then-refrozen crab
• Declare exact meat yield percentage to avoid disputes on 'in-shell equivalent' valuation
Related Products under HTS 0306.14.40.03
Frozen Red King Crab Legs
Frozen legs from red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus), typically harvested from cold Alaskan waters and flash-frozen at sea to preserve freshness. This product falls under HTS 0306.14.40.03 as frozen king crab, specifically the red variety, in shell or shelled but not further processed beyond freezing.
Frozen Whole Red King Crab
Entire frozen red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) specimens, cooked by steaming or boiling prior to freezing, often sold in-shell for high-end restaurants. Classified under HTS 0306.14.40.03 for frozen king crab, emphasizing the specific red species and frozen state.
Frozen Red King Crab Clusters
Frozen clusters of red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) legs attached to the body shoulder, pre-cooked and in-shell for easy preparation. This matches HTS 0306.14.40.03 as frozen, other king crab of the red species.
Frozen Cooked Red King Crab Sections
Pre-cooked and frozen sections of red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) shell-on legs, ideal for seafood platters. Precisely classified in HTS 0306.14.40.03 for frozen red king crab.
Frozen Red King Crab Knuckles
Small frozen knuckle sections from red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) legs, cooked and shell-on, prized for sweet meat. HTS 0306.14.40.03 covers these as frozen king crab parts.
Bulk Frozen Red King Crab for Processing
Bulk-packed frozen red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) intended for further US processing into value-added products. Still under HTS 0306.14.40.03 as raw frozen material.