Frozen Snow Crab Legs
Individual frozen snow crab legs, sectioned and cleaned, are a popular seafood product under HTS 0306.14.4020 for frozen snow crab. Sourced primarily from Alaska fisheries, they retain their shell and are frozen at sea for optimal quality.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from different crab species like king or Dungeness
Only snow crab (Chionoecetes spp.) is under 0306.14.4020; other frozen crabs use different subheadings.
If imported fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh/chilled snow crab is classified in heading 0304, separate from frozen products.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried snow crab shifts to Chapter 07 for vegetables and dehydrated products, not fresh frozen.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain NOAA catch certificates to trace sustainability and meet U.S. import requirements for crab
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs to pass CBP inspections
• Avoid common pitfalls by declaring exact net weight excluding glaze ice
Related Products under HTS 0306.14.40.20
Frozen Snow Crab Clusters
Frozen clusters of snow crab legs and claws, typically harvested from the cold waters of the Bering Sea, are classified under HTS 0306.14.4020 as frozen snow crab. These clusters are processed by removing the body and gills, then flash-frozen to preserve freshness for seafood markets.
IQF Frozen Snow Crab Sections
Individually quick frozen (IQF) snow crab leg sections under HTS 0306.14.4020 allow for easy portioning in retail. These shell-on pieces from opilio snow crab are blast-frozen to prevent clumping.
Frozen Alaskan Snow Crab Claws
Large frozen claws from Alaskan snow crab, classified as frozen snow crab under HTS 0306.14.4020. These are prized for their sweet meat and sold shell-on for culinary use.
Opilio Snow Crab Frozen Legs and Body
Frozen snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) including legs and partial body sections, under HTS 0306.14.4020 for frozen snow crab. Processed for wholesale distribution while in shell.
Bering Sea Frozen Snow Crab Mix
Mixed frozen sections of snow crab legs, claws, and knuckles from Bering Sea fisheries, specifically HTS 0306.14.4020 frozen snow crab. Ideal for value-added processing.