Live Blue Crabs from Germany
Callinectes sapidus Atlantic blue crabs shipped live from Chesapeake Bay suppliers. Under HTS 0306.39.0100 as other live crustaceans. Essential for crab cake production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Bushel-count declarations must match live arrival; mortality over 10% triggers refunds
• Seasonal import peaks require advance vessel space booking
• Avoid declaring as 'fresh' if any perish; live status is strict