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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked, shelled, and prepared beyond simple pelleting
Prepared/preserved crustaceans (e.g., cooked crawfish tails) go to heading 1605, not raw material flours/pellets.
If for aquaculture feed pellets, not human consumption
End-use determines chapter; non-human fit pellets classify as animal feeds in 2309.
If not frozen, but dried or otherwise preserved
Subheading 0309.90.50 covers non-frozen flours/meals/pellets of crustaceans.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare pellet binder content (<10% typically) to confirm 'small quantity' per chapter note and avoid chemical additive scrutiny
• Comply with USDC shrimp/crawfish import reporting; statistical note applies broadly to crustaceans
• Test for moisture content to ensure 'frozen' status, preventing reclass to dried forms under 0309.90.50
Related Products under HTS 0309.90.10.10
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.
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 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.