0306.14.40.12 - Southern red santolla king crab (Lithodes santolla formerly L. antarcticus)

This HTS subcategory specifically classifies frozen king crab identified as "Southern red santolla king crab," scientifically known as *Lithodes santolla* (formerly *L. antarcticus*). This designation encompasses the entire king crab species originating from the southern hemisphere, distinguished by its unique biological and geographic characteristics. The product is presented in a frozen state, adhering to the broader classification of frozen crustaceans under HTS Chapter 03.

The distinction between this category and its sibling entries lies in the specific species of king crab. While other categories cover red king crab (*Paralithodes camtschaticus*), blue king crab (*Paralithodes platypus*), and golden/brown king crab (*Lithodes aequispinus*), this subcategory is exclusively for the *Lithodes santolla* species. This differentiation is crucial for accurate import and export declaration, reflecting the biological diversity within the king crab family and their distinct origins.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is definitive for frozen Southern red santolla king crab. Importers and exporters should ensure that the commodity being declared precisely matches the scientific and common names provided, as well as its frozen condition, to comply with the established tariff nomenclature.