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More invasive mitten crabs seized.

November 5, 2018 By in mitten crab, Uncategorized Tags: , , Leave a comment
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Screen shot of seized mitten crabs – source: cbp.gov

For some reason, CBP likes to post their invasive mitten crab seizures. According to the CBP website – last Wednesday, October 31st, CBP officers found 108 Chinese mitten crabs in a package labeled as a dress.

Mitten crabs are a delicacy in Asia and typically eaten.

The mitten crabs were seized and turned over to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The article does not say what happened to the mitten crabs.

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

CBP seizes 900 pounds of invasive mitten crabs.

November 1, 2018 By in mitten crab, Uncategorized Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment
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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.