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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If snow or other specified king crab
Different king crab varieties like blue king crab have separate subheadings under frozen crabs.
If live, fresh, or chilled
Not frozen products of this species remain in heading 0302 for fresh or chilled crustaceans.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, or pellets suitable for human food from headings 0305-0308, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include detailed commercial invoice specifying weight, species, and processing (frozen only) to match HTS frozen crustaceans criteria
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP plans and Lacey Act declarations for traceability
• Watch for seasonal quotas; overages may trigger additional tariffs or penalties
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 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.