Screen grab of a Chinese mitten crab, source: CBP.gov website

In mid-October, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 900 pounds of the invasive Chinese mitten crabs. For some reason CBP frequently publicizes their mitten crab seizures and this is the second they have posted about mitten crab seizures (there have been a total of 3 interceptions in Chicago in October).

The mitten crabs are considered a delicacy food, but cause damage to their non-native habits, with the mitten crabs even earning recognition as one of “100 of the World’s Worst Invasive Alien Species”.

According to CBP, agriculture specialists seize more than 352 pests and 4,638 quarantine materials on any given day in Fiscal Year 2017.

If you have had a customs seizure or received a seizure notice, penalty or fine, contact experienced trade attorney David Hsu at 832-896-6288 or by email at attorney.dave@yahoo.com.