Live Mud Crabs
Scylla serrata mud crabs shipped live in wet boxes from mangroves in Indonesia or Philippines. HTS 0306.39.0100 covers other live crustaceans. Prized in Asian live seafood markets.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in shell but frozen live-equivalent
Frozen in shell crustaceans have dedicated subheadings outside fresh/live.
If salted or in brine post-harvest
Preservation methods like brining move products to 0308 headings.
If for ornamental aquarium use
Live crustaceans for non-food aquaria classify as other live animals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use certified live transport containers with salinity/oxygen monitoring to minimize mortality claims
• Obtain APHIS import permit for live crustaceans to prevent invasive species risks
• Declare exact species; mislabeling as 'shrimp' leads to Section 609 shrimp-specific restrictions
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Live Freshwater Prawns
Macrobrachium rosenbergii, commonly known as giant freshwater prawns, imported live or fresh for aquaculture or immediate consumption. Classified under HTS 0306.39.0100 as other live, fresh, or chilled crustaceans excluding cold-water shrimps and prawns. These prawns are typically sourced from Southeast Asian farms and transported in oxygenated water.
Fresh Chilled Rock Lobster Tails
Fresh or chilled spiny lobster tails (Panulirus spp.) from tropical waters, in shell or shelled, not frozen. Fits HTS 0306.39.0100 as other fresh/chilled crustaceans. These are premium seafood items often air-freighted for high-end restaurants.
Chilled Crawfish Tails
Fresh chilled crawfish (crayfish) tails from Louisiana-style farms or Australian sources, peeled and deveined. Under HTS 0306.39.0100 for other chilled crustaceans. Popular in Cajun cuisine, imported in insulated boxes with ice packs.
Fresh Chilled Snow Crab Legs
Chionoecetes spp. snow crab clusters, fresh chilled from Alaskan or Russian waters, in shell. Classed in HTS 0306.39.0100 as other chilled crustaceans. High-value clusters for sushi and steaming.
Chilled King Crab Sections
Paralithodes camtschaticus king crab leg sections, fresh chilled, partially cooked or raw. HTS 0306.39.0100 for other chilled crustaceans. Luxury import for fine dining.
Live Blue Crabs
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.