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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as Snow crab (Chionoecetes spp.)
Different king crab species like Snow crab fall under separate statistical suffixes within the same heading for precise identification.
If live, fresh, or chilled instead of frozen
Non-frozen preparations of Southern red santolla king crab are classified under live/fresh/chilled crustaceans in heading 0307.
If cooked, peeled, and ready for retail consumption
Cooked and peeled king crab meat shifts to prepared or preserved crustaceans in Chapter 16, not raw frozen forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Lithodes santolla) via documentation to confirm HTS 0306.14.40.12 classification
• Comply with Section 609 P.L. 101-162 if any shrimp contamination risk; obtain catch certificates for traceability
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs to avoid reclassification as spoiled or unfit goods
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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.
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.