Frozen Alaskan King Crab Legs
Frozen legs from the Alaskan king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus), prepared by cooking, shelling, and quick-freezing to preserve freshness. Classified under HTS 1605.10.40.02 as frozen king crabmeat, a prepared crustacean product from Chapter 16.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If live, fresh, or chilled uncooked king crab
Fresh or uncooked king crab falls under Chapter 3 as unprocessed crustaceans, not prepared products of Chapter 16.
If not frozen but pasteurized or shelf-stable
Non-frozen prepared king crabmeat uses a different subheading within 1605.10, changing the specific statistical suffix.
If imported in shells without meat extraction
King crab in shells, even cooked, may classify as processed under Chapter 3 if not primarily meat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species as king crab (Paralithodes spp.) with documentation to match HTS 1605.10.40.02; misidentification leads to reclassification
• Provide FDA prior notice and comply with seafood HACCP regulations, including temperature logs for frozen products
• Include commercial invoice detailing net weight of crabmeat to avoid undervaluation penalties
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Frozen Golden King Crab Claw Meat
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IQF Frozen King Crab Meat Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) portions of king crab leg meat, cooked and separated for retail or restaurant use. HTS 1605.10.40.02 covers this frozen prepared king crabmeat.
Frozen Blue King Crab Leg Meat
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Premium Frozen King Crab Cocktail Meat
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