Live or chilled crabs from India
India exported $52.8 million of live or chilled crabs (HS 0306.33) in FY2025-26, up 7.5% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 17.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 45% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $53MUp 7.5% on last year
- HS code
- 0306.33Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0306.33.20.00 | Crabs: Crabmeat | 7.5% | 17.5% | 45% |
| 0306.33.40.00 | Crabs: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of live or chilled crabs
India's exports to all countries under HS 0306.33, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 0306.33 is 7.5%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 2.4% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on live or chilled crabs from India?
10% to 17.5% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 0306.33, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 45%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for live or chilled crabs?
0306.33, under heading 0306 (Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export live or chilled crabs?
Yes. India exported $52.8 million under HS 0306.33 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.