Frozen Blue Crab Whole
Whole frozen blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) in shell, caught from Atlantic waters, unpeeled and unprepared beyond freezing. Fits HTS 0306.14.40 as other frozen crabs, not king or North Pacific snow crab. Adheres to chapter exclusion of human-consumable pellets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If identified as North Pacific snow crab
Specific regional snow crab uses suffix 02, distinguishing from Atlantic blue crab.
If meat only, shelled
Shelled frozen blue crab meat classified under 0307 for other shelled crustaceans.
If dried, salted, or smoked
Alternative preservation methods like drying or smoking move to Chapter 2 meat provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide harvest location proof to comply with Lacey Act declarations for marine species
• Monitor for soft-shell vs hard-shell; processing state affects value declaration
• Use insulated shipping to maintain frozen state—thawed goods may require reclassification
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Frozen Snow Crab Clusters
Frozen clusters from snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio), consisting of legs and claws still partially in shell, packed for retail or foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0306.14.40 as other frozen crabs, not specifically snow crab from the North Pacific or king crab. Meets chapter definition for crustaceans in shell, frozen, excluding flours, meals, or pellets.
Frozen Dungeness Crab Sections
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Frozen Jonah Crab Clusters
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Frozen Red Rock Crab Legs
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Frozen Stone Crab Claws
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