Frozen King Crab Legs
Frozen sections of king crab (Paralithodes spp.) legs in shell, harvested from cold waters and quick-frozen for preservation. Falls under HTS 0306.14.4090 as other frozen crabs, excluding statistical breaks for blue swimming or specific snow crabs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from snow crab (Chionoecetes spp.) specific statistical category
Certain snow crab origins have dedicated statistical suffixes, pulling from 'other' category.
If live, fresh, or chilled rather than frozen
Non-frozen states of crabs fall under 0304 for live/fresh/chilled crustaceans.
If processed into flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude human-consumable flours/meals/pellets from 0305-0308, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm harvest documentation to distinguish from protected species under CITES or Magnuson-Stevens Act
• Use blast-frozen certification to prove compliance with FDA temperature controls for frozen seafood
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'sections' without specifying shell presence, risking reclassification
Related Products under HTS 0306.14.40.90
Frozen Snow Crab Clusters
Frozen clusters from snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio), consisting of legs and claws still partially in shell, processed for food service and retail. Classified under HTS 0306.14.4090 as other frozen crabs, not blue swimming or snow crab from specific regions, meeting criteria for frozen crustaceans in shell.
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.
Frozen Jonah Crab Clusters
Frozen clusters of Jonah crab (Cancer borealis) claws and legs in shell, popular in East Coast fisheries. Classified in HTS 0306.14.4090 as other frozen crabs not specified elsewhere in the heading.
Frozen Hairy Crab Whole
Whole frozen Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis), also known as hairy crab, in shell for gourmet markets. Fits HTS 0306.14.4090 as other frozen crabs.
Frozen Tanner Crab Sections
Frozen sections of Tanner crab (Chionoecetes bairdi) in shell, similar to snow crab but distinct species. Classified under HTS 0306.14.4090 as other frozen crabs.
Frozen European Green Crab
Whole frozen green crab (Carcinus maenas), an invasive species used in some Asian cuisines. HTS 0306.14.4090 for other frozen crabs.