Live Green Crab from Japan
Live green crabs (Carcinus maenas), an invasive species used in Asian cuisine, shipped alive in moist boxes. HTS 0306.33.4000 as other live crabs, supporting population control imports. Common in soft-shell preparations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Leverage invasive species import waivers where available to reduce documentation
• Use oxygen-infused packaging for trans-Pacific live shipments
• Screen for parasites common in invasive populations