Frozen Dungeness Crab Whole
Whole frozen Dungeness crabs (Metacarcinus magister) in shell, cooked by steaming before freezing for market sale. HTS 0306.14.4090 covers this as other frozen crabs, including steamed/boiled in-shell products whether chilled or frozen.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not frozen, but dried, salted, or in brine
Preservation method other than freezing shifts within 0306 but to non-frozen subheadings.
If fully cooked, peeled, and ready-to-eat
Prepared crab meat products move to Chapter 16, excluding raw or minimally processed frozen in-shell.
If smoked, even if frozen
Smoked crustaceans have dedicated headings in 0307, regardless of frozen state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include cooking method details in entry docs to confirm in-shell status post-steaming/boiling
• Test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines, as frozen cooked crab is prone to scombrotoxin
• Declare total weight accurately, as moisture loss in freezing can lead to undervaluation disputes
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