Live Mud Crabs from Germany
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.
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 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