About HS Code 030614
This HS code covers the international trade of various frozen crab species, whether in shell or not, and whether smoked or cooked (by steaming or boiling) before or during smoking. This category includes popular varieties like king crab, snow crab, and Dungeness crab, which are highly valued for their succulent meat and are traded in significant volumes worldwide for both retail and foodservice sectors. Freezing is the essential preservation method, enabling global distribution from diverse fishing grounds across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic oceans. Importers include countries with strong seafood consumption cultures and processing industries, such as the United States, Japan, and China. Exporters are typically nations with abundant crab fisheries, like Russia, Canada, and the United States, which employ advanced processing techniques to deliver high-quality frozen crab products to international markets.
Products Under This Code
Frozen king crab legs, frozen snow crab clusters, frozen Dungeness crab, frozen blue crab meat, frozen Jonah crab claws, frozen cooked whole crab, frozen stone crab claws.
Real World Examples
Alaskan King Crab, Canadian Snow Crab, Maryland Blue Crab, Dungeness Crab from the Pacific Northwest.
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with live/fresh/chilled crabs (030633) or prepared/preserved crab products (160510) if the 'frozen' and 'not prepared beyond simple cooking/smoking' aspects are not correctly identified.
Products Classified Under 0306.14
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
The United States, Japan, and China are major importers, with Russia, Canada, and the United States being key exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030614?
HS code 030614 covers: Crustaceans; frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water. This HS code covers the international trade of various frozen crab species, whether in shell or not, and whether smoked or cooked (by steaming or boiling) before or during smoking. This category includes popular varieties like king crab, snow crab, and Dungeness crab, which are highly valued for their succulent meat and are traded in significant volumes worldwide for both retail and foodservice sectors. Freezing is the essential preservation method, enabling global distribution from diverse fishing grounds across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic oceans. Importers include countries with strong seafood consumption cultures and processing industries, such as the United States, Japan, and China. Exporters are typically nations with abundant crab fisheries, like Russia, Canada, and the United States, which employ advanced processing techniques to deliver high-quality frozen crab products to international markets.
What products fall under HS code 030614?
Frozen king crab legs, frozen snow crab clusters, frozen Dungeness crab, frozen blue crab meat, frozen Jonah crab claws, frozen cooked whole crab, frozen stone crab claws.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030614?
Can be confused with live/fresh/chilled crabs (030633) or prepared/preserved crab products (160510) if the 'frozen' and 'not prepared beyond simple cooking/smoking' aspects are not correctly identified.
How is HS code 030614 structured?
HS code 030614 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (14) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.