Frozen Crawfish Flour
Finely ground flour made from frozen freshwater crawfish (Procambarus clarkii), suitable for human consumption in baking or as a protein supplement. Classified under HTS 0309.90.10.10 as a frozen flour of crustaceans, specifically freshwater crawfish, fit for human consumption per Chapter 3 notes excluding headings 0305-0308.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as whole frozen crawfish, not processed into flour
Whole or simply frozen crustaceans fall under heading 0306 for unprepared products, not processed flours/meals of 0309.
If deemed unfit for human consumption or used as aquafeed
Chapter notes exclude human-fit products from 0309; animal feed preparations of aquatic invertebrates go to Chapter 23.
If mixed with seasonings or other ingredients into a food preparation
Blended products become food preparations under 2106, not pure crustacean flours of 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Section 609 compliance if sourced from regions with sea turtle bycatch risks, even for freshwater species; provide origin documentation
• Label products clearly as 'fit for human consumption' with nutritional info to avoid reclassification as animal feed under Chapter 23
• Ensure frozen state is maintained via bill of lading temperature logs to prevent shifting to unfrozen subheading 0309.90.1001
Related Products under HTS 0309.90.10.10
Frozen Crawfish Meal Powder
Coarse frozen meal derived from dehydrated freshwater crawfish, intended for soups, seasonings, or nutritional shakes for human use. Falls under HTS 0309.90.10.10 as frozen meal of crustaceans (freshwater crawfish), distinct from pellets or unprepared forms per chapter definitions.
Frozen Freshwater Crawfish Pellets
Agglomerated pellets from compressed frozen freshwater crawfish, fit for human consumption as snacks or soup bases, using minimal binders as defined in chapter notes. HTS 0309.90.10.10 applies to these frozen crustacean pellets of crawfish, excluded from 0305-0308.
Frozen Crawfish Protein Meal
High-protein meal powder from frozen freshwater crawfish tails, used in smoothies or meal replacements for human nutrition. HTS 0309.90.10.10 covers this frozen crustacean meal, agglomerated without excess binders.
Frozen Red Claw Crawfish Pellets
Compressed pellets from frozen red claw freshwater crawfish (Cherax quadricarinatus), designed for human snacks or broths. Fits HTS 0309.90.10.10 as frozen pellets of specified crustaceans, per chapter pellet definition.
Frozen Procambarus Clarkii Crawfish Flour
Specialty flour from frozen Procambarus clarkii (red swamp crawfish), ground for gluten-free baking or Asian cuisine thickeners, human-edible. Precisely matches HTS 0309.90.10.10 for frozen freshwater crawfish flours fit for consumption.