Frozen Dungeness Crab in Brine Protective Glaze
Whole frozen Dungeness crabs with minimal brine glaze to prevent freezer burn, still considered primarily frozen not 'in brine' per trade practice. Classified as HTS 0306.14.4030 frozen Dungeness.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If brine exceeds protective glaze levels
High brine content makes it 'in brine' preserved, not plain frozen.
If cooked prior to glazing and freezing
Cooking process before freezing moves to cooked frozen subheading.
If further prepared like pasteurized clusters
Pasteurized/ready-to-eat crab is prepared food in Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Quantify brine percentage (<5% typical glaze) on entry docs to confirm frozen not preserved status
• FDA prior notice required 2-8 hours pre-arrival for frozen crab
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