Frozen Golden King Crab Claw Meat
Extracted and frozen claw meat from golden king crab (Lithodes aequispinus), prized for its sweet flavor, prepared by steaming and freezing. Under HTS 1605.10.40.02 as other frozen king crab.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from specific statistical reporting categories
Minor statistical suffixes within 1605.10.40 differentiate by processing method or origin.
If misdeclared as fresh meat without preparation
Chapter 2 is for ungulate meat; crab is crustacean, but uncooked could shift to Chapter 3.
If sold as part of a mixed seafood platter set
Assorted prepared crustaceans or molluscs use broader subheadings if not pure king crab.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact species and harvest location to comply with US seafood traceability rules
• Maintain -18°C or colder throughout transport; temperature excursions trigger FDA holds
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'Dungeness' which uses different HTS 1605.10.30
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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.
Frozen Snow King Crab Meat
Pure frozen claw and leg meat from snow king crab varieties, cleaned, cooked, and flash-frozen for premium seafood markets. Fits HTS 1605.10.40.02 as other frozen king crabmeat, prepared and preserved.
Frozen Red King Crab Clusters
Frozen clusters of cooked red king crab legs and claws (Paralithodes camtschaticus), sectioned for easy handling and cooking. Classified in HTS 1605.10.40.02 for frozen king crabmeat as a prepared product.
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
Frozen meat from blue king crab legs, cooked, deshelled, and packed in consumer-ready portions. Precisely matches HTS 1605.10.40.02 for frozen other king crabmeat.
Premium Frozen King Crab Cocktail Meat
Hand-picked, frozen king crab meat sized for seafood cocktails, pre-cooked and preserved. HTS 1605.10.40.02 applies to this frozen prepared king crab product.