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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blue swimming crabs (Portunus pelagicus)
Blue swimming crabs have a specific heading due to commercial importance, separating them from 'other' frozen crabs.
If peeled or shelled meat only
Removal of shell changes classification from in-shell frozen (0306) to peeled or shelled frozen crustaceans (0307).
If cooked and edible, not raw frozen
Cooked crab products fit for human consumption shift to Chapter 16 prepared foodstuffs, not raw/frozen Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify country of origin compliance with Section 609 PL 101-162 if involving shrimp-related supply chains, though primarily for shrimp
• Provide FDA prior notice and shellfish inspection certificates to avoid holds at port
• Label with species scientific name (e.g
• Chionoecetes opilio) to prevent misclassification as higher-duty crab types
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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.
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.