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Fresh Live Spot Prawns from Germany

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 — 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 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