Frozen Blue King Crab Legs from Canada
Frozen legs from blue king crab (Paralithodes platypus), caught in the North Pacific, packed for import in vacuum-sealed bags. Classified under HTS 0306.14.40.06 as frozen king crab, specifically blue variety, not cooked or processed beyond freezing. Excludes flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption per chapter notes.
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Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific name Paralithodes platypus via documentation to avoid misclassification as other king crab
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations; obtain health certificates confirming frozen state and no contaminants
• Watch for statistical note on shrimp provisions (section 609) – though for crab, similar traceability may apply; avoid pitfalls in country-of-origin labeling