Fresh Live Spot Prawns from Canada
Live fresh spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros), shipped aerated for live markets. HTS 0306.95.00 includes live shrimps/prawns as 'other' not for immediate consumption under 0302. Chapter covers live crustaceans broadly.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Use DOA (dead on arrival) tolerances under 5% with aeration proofs for live claims
• Section 609 certification mandatory even for live
• Pitfall: mortality rates triggering reclassification as dead/chilled