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0306.33.40.00/Live Green Crab/Japan

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

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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