Live Rock Shrimp (Sicyonia spp.) from China
Live rock shrimp caught off the U.S. Southeast coast or similar habitats, shipped alive in aerated tanks. HTS 0306.36.00 covers live other shrimps and prawns excluding specific cold-water types. Prized for firm texture in paella and scampi.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use certified live transport systems with oxygenation logs; mortality over 15% may trigger FDA holds
• Section 609 certification mandatory; declare as 'live' accurately to prevent shift to processed categories