Frozen Dungeness-Golden King Crab Mix
Frozen mixture including golden king crab (Lithodes aequispinus) with Dungeness crab, classified by predominant species. Primary classification under HTS 0306.14.40.09 when golden king crab dominates.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominant crab is Dungeness (Cancer magister)
Dungeness crab has its own frozen subheading separate from king crab.
If mixed peeled shrimp and crab meat
Frozen peeled crustacean meat mixtures go to 0307 cold-water shrimp/crab meat.
If juice-added or otherwise prepared
Frozen crustacean products with added juices/preservatives become Chapter 20 preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct species composition analysis if mixed; CBP may require separation by value/weight
• Use clear lot coding for traceability in blends to meet FDA requirements
• Monitor for cumulative duty exposure across multiple HTS in blends
Related Products under HTS 0306.14.40.09
Frozen Golden King Crab Legs
Frozen legs from the golden/brown king crab (Lithodes aequispinus), harvested from cold Pacific waters and quick-frozen to preserve freshness. This product falls under HTS 0306.14.40.09 as frozen king crab, specifically the golden/brown variety, in shell or shelled but not further processed beyond freezing.
Frozen Whole Golden King Crab
Entire frozen golden/brown king crab (Lithodes aequispinus) specimens, typically caught off Alaska or Russia, maintained in shell and frozen whole. Classified under HTS 0306.14.40.09 for frozen king crab of this exact species, distinguishing it from other crab types.
Frozen Golden King Crab Clusters
Frozen clusters of golden/brown king crab (Lithodes aequispinus) legs attached to the body shoulder, popular in seafood markets. This semi-processed frozen form is specifically under HTS 0306.14.40.09 as frozen golden king crab.
IQF Frozen Golden King Crab Meat
Individually quick frozen (IQF) meat extracted from golden/brown king crab (Lithodes aequispinus), still considered in basic frozen form. Falls under HTS 0306.14.40.09 when not peeled to meat-only stage, retaining some shell or as minimally processed frozen crab.
Frozen Golden King Crab Sections
Frozen body and leg sections from Lithodes aequispinus golden king crab, cut for easier handling while retaining shell. Precisely matches HTS 0306.14.40.09 for frozen golden/brown king crab products.
Bulk Frozen Golden King Crab for Processing
Bulk-packed frozen golden/brown king crab (Lithodes aequispinus) destined for further US processing into value-added products. HTS 0306.14.40.09 applies to this industrial frozen import.