King Crab Leg Meat Extracted
Shelled leg meat from red king crabs, frozen in bulk. HTS 0306.93.20.00 captures this as 'other' crabmeat post-shelling, distinct from whole cooked legs. Luxury ingredient for upscale markets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked king crab legs still in shell
In-shell cooked products stay under crab subheading before shelling.
If made into flour or meal
Ground crabmeat fit for consumption goes to heading 0309 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Appraise at fair market value; claw meat often undervalued in mixed shipments
• Check for incidental whale meat contamination in Alaskan waters processing
• Document extraction method to prevent confusion with cooked whole legs
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