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.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from the North Pacific Ocean
Snow crab specifically from North Pacific (e.g., Bering Sea) shifts to statistical suffix 02 under crab subheading.
If shelled/not in shell
Frozen crab meat extracted from shells falls under heading 0307 for shelled crustaceans.
If cooked and processed beyond simple freezing
Cooked or otherwise prepared crab products move to Chapter 16 for aquatic invertebrates preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin documentation to avoid confusion with snow crab under 0306.14.02; provide species identification certificates
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and country-specific import alerts for contaminants in frozen crab
• Include commercial invoice detailing net weight excluding glaze/ice to prevent misdeclaration pitfalls
Related Products under HTS 0306.14.40
Frozen Dungeness Crab Sections
Frozen sections of Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) in shell, including body and leg portions, typically from U.S. Pacific coast but imported varieties. HTS 0306.14.40 covers other frozen crabs excluding king and specified snow crab. Excludes pellets or flours per chapter notes.
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.
Frozen Jonah Crab Clusters
Frozen clusters of Jonah crab (Cancer borealis) legs and claws in shell, sourced from Northeast Atlantic. HTS 0306.14.40 for other frozen crabs, excluding enumerated species. Not in pellet form per chapter definition.
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.
Frozen Hairy Crab Whole
Whole frozen Chinese hairy crabs (Eriocheir sinensis) in shell, a delicacy often imported from China. HTS 0306.14.40 as other frozen crabs. Complies with chapter excluding flours/meals.
Frozen Stone Crab Claws
Frozen stone crab (Menippe mercenaria) claws in shell, harvested from Florida waters. Other frozen crabs under HTS 0306.14.40. Not pellets per definition.