Live Green Crab from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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