Frozen Stone Crab Claws
Frozen stone crab (Menippe mercenaria) claws in shell, a Florida specialty harvested seasonally. HTS 0306.14.4090 for other frozen in-shell crabs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Seasonal quota docs may be needed if from regulated fisheries
• FDA requires allergen labeling emphasis for crustacean shellfish
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 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.