Bulk Frozen Southern Red Santolla King Crab for Processing
Bulk packed frozen whole Southern red santolla king crabs destined for industrial processing, in shell, uncooked. Classified precisely under HTS 0306.14.40.12 for this Patagonian king crab species in frozen form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Golden (brown) king crab
Species-specific suffixes differentiate Golden king crab within the king crab category.
If imported primarily for crab shells as raw material
Crab shells extracted for chitin production classified as animal products in Chapter 5.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use commercial invoices specifying industrial end-use to support lower duties if applicable
• Maintain block-freeze records to prove compliance with frozen, not dried definitions
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics retail sets, triggering different HTS treatment
Related Products under HTS 0306.14.40.12
Frozen Southern Red Santolla King Crab Whole
Whole frozen Southern red santolla king crabs (Lithodes santolla), caught in sub-Antarctic waters, supplied in the shell without cooking. This product falls under HTS 0306.14.40.12 as frozen king crab, specifically the Southern red santolla variety, distinct from other crab species.
Frozen Southern Red Santolla King Crab Clusters
Frozen clusters of Southern red santolla king crab legs and claws, still in shell, harvested from Patagonian waters. Classified under HTS 0306.14.40.12 for its specific species as frozen, uncooked king crab sections.
IQF Frozen Southern Red Santolla King Crab Legs
Individually quick frozen (IQF) legs of Southern red santolla king crab, in shell, uncooked and ready for processing. This premium product is precisely classified under HTS 0306.14.40.12 due to its frozen state and specific king crab species.
Frozen Southern Red Santolla King Crab Half Shell Sections
Frozen half-shell sections of Southern red santolla king crab, featuring meat partially exposed but uncooked, in shell. Falls under HTS 0306.14.40.12 as frozen, specific variety king crab not further prepared.