Frozen Snow Crab Clusters
Frozen clusters from snow crabs (Chionoecetes opilio), including legs and body segments, processed and packed for retail or foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0306.93.40.00 as other frozen crabs, not specifically blue, stone, or dressed king crabs. Meets chapter definition for crustaceans in frozen state, excluding flours, meals, or pellets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked by steaming or boiling, whether chilled or frozen
Cooked crab in shell falls under 0306.17, prioritizing cooking method over frozen state per HTS structure.
If blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus)
Blue crabs have specific subheading 0306.93.10, separate from 'other' crabs.
If shelled, cooked, and ready for human consumption
Processed crab meat shifts to Chapter 16 prepared foodstuffs, no longer live/fresh/chilled/frozen under Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific names to confirm 'other crabs' classification, avoiding misclassification as king crab (0306.93.20)
• Obtain FDA prior notice and comply with seafood HACCP regulations; include certificates of origin and processing details
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on snow crab from certain origins like Russia or Canada; check ITC notices before importing
Related Products under HTS 0306.93.40.00
Frozen Dungeness Crab Sections
Frozen half-sections or clusters of Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister), typically from Pacific Northwest waters, supplied to restaurants and markets. Falls under HTS 0306.93.40.00 as other frozen crabs not enumerated elsewhere. Excludes pellets or flours per chapter notes.
Chilled Red Rock Crab Meat in Shell
Chilled whole or sectional red rock crabs (Cancer productus) maintained in refrigerated brine for freshness, destined for high-end sushi markets. HTS 0306.93.40.00 covers other chilled crabs in shell, aligning with chapter scope for non-smoked, non-cooked crustaceans.
Pasteurized Frozen Tanner Crab
Frozen Tanner crabs (Chionoecetes bairdi), a snow crab relative from Alaska/Bering Sea, pasteurized lightly but remaining raw-frozen. Classifies in HTS 0306.93.40.00 for other frozen crabs, not cooked per legal notes.
Frozen Horsehair Crab
Whole frozen horsehair crabs (Erimacrus isenbeckii), Japanese species with spiny shells, exported from Russia or Japan. Fits HTS 0306.93.40.00 for other frozen crabs excluding named species.
Salted Dried Mud Crab
Partially dried and salted mud crabs (Scylla serrata), Southeast Asian swimming crabs preserved in brine then air-dried. HTS 0306.93.40.00 includes salted or in brine 'other' crabs, pre chapter note exclusions.
Chilled Samoan Crab
Fresh chilled Samoan crabs (Scylla tranqubaria), Pacific island variety packed on ice for export. HTS 0306.93.40.00 for other chilled 'crabs', in shell.