Live Mud Crabs from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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