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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically golden/brown king crab
Other frozen king crab species like red king crab fall under a different statistical suffix within the same king crab subheading.
If peeled or shelled with meat only
Frozen peeled or shelled crustacean meat, including king crab, is classified in heading 0307 for peeled products, not live or in-shell.
If cooked, frozen, and ready for retail
Cooked and frozen crabmeat preparations shift to Chapter 16 for aquatic invertebrates prepared or preserved, excluding simple frozen in-shell.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Lithodes aequispinus) via documentation to comply with HTS specificity and Section 609 shrimp/crustacean provisions
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs; improper freezing can lead to reclassification or rejection at customs
• Provide catch certificates to avoid antidumping duties on crab from certain origins like Russia
Related Products under HTS 0306.14.40.09
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.
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.