Live Shell-On Banana Shrimp from Germany
Live banana shrimp (Penaeus merguiensis) shell-on, compliant with chapter statistical note 1. Classified in 0306.36.0020 as live other shrimps and prawns with shells intact. Used in live tanks for premium retail.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use aerated live tanks during shipping; declare oxygenation methods for live status
• FDA aquaculture drug residue testing critical for live imports from Asia