Bulk Frozen Dungeness Crab for Processing
Large totes of frozen whole Dungeness crabs destined for US processors to extract meat or cook. Remains HTS 0306.14.4030 as imported frozen in-shell Dungeness.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for industrial processing and re-export
Processing trade provisions allow duty-free entry for manufacturing.
If specifically blue crab variety
Blue crab has separate statistical suffix .4010 from Dungeness.
If ground into flour or meal fit for human consumption
Chapter note excludes flours/meals from 0306-0308, to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use industrial end-use declaration to potentially qualify for lower duties if eligible
• Bulk shipments need warehouse entry bonds for processing trade programs
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