Frozen Hokkai Shrimp (Pandalus kessleri)
Frozen Hokkai shrimp from Pandalus kessleri, a cold-water species from the Sea of Okhotsk, valued for sweet flavor in Asian cuisine. Tariff item 0306.16.00 encompasses all frozen Pandalus spp. shrimps including this variety.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shrimp are cooked
Cooked shrimp are classified under a different tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the shrimp are frozen and not cooked
• Provide the scientific name Pandalus kessleri on customs documents
• Check if the product meets Canadian food safety standards for imported seafood
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.16.00
Bulk Frozen Pandalus Shrimps for Processing
Bulk-packed frozen cold-water shrimps of the Pandalus species, intended for further processing into value-added products. These raw, uncooked shrimps are classified under tariff item 0306.16.00 as frozen cold-water shrimps and prawns.
Bulk Frozen Shell-On Coldwater Shrimp 33-45s
Bulk-packed frozen shell-on cold-water shrimp (Pandalus spp.) sized 33-45 per kg headless, for industrial peeling lines. These raw frozen shrimps are classified under tariff item 0306.16.00 as frozen cold-water shrimps.
Frozen Cocktail Shrimp Pandalus spp.
Small-sized frozen cold-water shrimp from Pandalus species, peeled tail-on for shrimp cocktail applications. Despite the peeling, these uncooked frozen shrimps remain classified under tariff item 0306.16.00 as frozen cold-water shrimps.
Frozen Greenland Shrimp (Pandalus borealis)
Frozen shrimp from Greenland waters, Pandalus borealis species, known for deep pink color post-cooking but imported raw frozen. These cold-water shrimps are classified under tariff item 0306.16.00 based on their species and frozen state.
Frozen Northern Pink Shrimp (Pandalus borealis)
Frozen cold-water shrimp from the Pandalus borealis species, typically harvested from North Atlantic waters, supplied peeled and deveined for food service use. These raw frozen shrimps are classified under tariff item 0306.16.00 as frozen cold-water shrimps.
Frozen Ocean Prawns (Pandalus eous)
Individually quick frozen (IQF) cold-water prawns of Pandalus eous species, raw and shell-on, popular in sushi and seafood markets. Tariff item 0306.16.00 covers these frozen Pandalus spp. prawns as specified cold-water varieties.