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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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