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Grade A Chicken Paws Specification: Calibre, Glazing & Defects

A clear specification protects both sides of the contract. Here is the representative Grade A parameter set for Brazilian frozen chicken paws — cut, calibre, glazing, defect limits, microbiology, storage and packaging.

Cut, appearance and defects

A Grade A paw is cut cleanly at the hock joint, with the cuticle fully removed and skin intact, clean and free of bruising. Broken or defective pieces — torn skin, missing claws, discolouration — are limited to a small tolerance, typically up to 3% of the lot. For background on the cut itself, see what are frozen chicken paws.

Full specification table

Calibre is graded by individual piece weight, glazing is declared as a percentage of gross weight, and the product ships frozen solid at −18 °C throughout the cold chain.

GradeA
CutPaw — at hock joint
CuticleRemoved
SkinIntact, clean, no bruising
ProcessingIQF (individually quick frozen)
Calibre — small20–35 g
Calibre — medium35–45 g
Calibre — large45 g+
Glazing≤ 8–10% (declared ice glaze)
Broken / defects≤ 3% max (typical)
MoistureTo contract
SalmonellaNegative
Storage temp−18 °C
Shelf life24 months
Packaging10 kg carton, inner bags
Loadability≈ 26–27 MT per 40ft reefer

Verification, storage and packaging

Final parameters — calibre mix, glazing and packaging — are confirmed per contract and verified by independent inspection (SGS / Intertek) at loading, covering weight, calibre distribution, defects and salmonella testing. Product is packed in 10 kg cartons with inner bags, around 26–27 MT per 40ft reefer, and held at −18 °C from the plant to destination. See our SGS inspection guide and cold chain & reefer shipping guide for how the chain is kept intact end to end.

Buying to a Grade A specification

Duna Trading supplies Grade A frozen chicken paws from SIF-registered, GACC-listed Brazilian plants, shipped worldwide under Incoterms 2020 (FOB · CFR · CIF), full −18 °C cold chain, DLC/SBLC payment (UCP 600) and inspection at loading. Tell us the calibre, glazing and quantity you need and the São Paulo desk reverts with a quotation.

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Specification — FAQ

Common questions about the Grade A specification.

What calibre sizes are available for Grade A paws?

Paws are graded by weight into three common bands: small (20–35 g), medium (35–45 g) and large (45 g+). Buyers should state the calibre — or calibre mix — they need in the RFQ, since demand and price vary by market and end use.

What does “glazing” mean and why does it matter?

Glazing is the thin layer of ice applied after freezing to protect the product from dehydration and freezer burn during transport and storage. It typically runs up to 8–10% of gross weight and must be declared, since it affects the net product weight the buyer actually receives.

Who verifies the specification before shipment?

An independent inspection company — typically SGS or Intertek — checks calibre, glazing, defects and documentation at loading, and issues a certificate confirming the shipment matches the contracted specification. See our SGS inspection guide for how the process works.