Frozen Red Rock Crab Legs
Frozen leg sections of red rock crab (Cancer productus) in shell, popular in Asian markets. Classified as other frozen crabs under 0306.14.40. Excludes any agglomerated pellets unfit for 0306 per notes.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for cold-water shrimp, but if crab meat
Pure shelled crab meat would use other shelled crustacean codes in 0307.
If not frozen, e.g., chilled or dried
Other preservation states for crabs under 0306.19 excluding frozen.
If made into pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes direct human-consumable pellets to heading 0309, then pasta if further processed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Photographic evidence of product form (legs in shell) aids customs verification
• Anticipate APHIS or NOAA permits if from protected fisheries
• Separate glaze weight in documentation to calculate correct dutiable value
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