Frozen Peeled Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Frozen peeled shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), raw and IQF, are crustaceans that fall under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are not cooked, smoked, or in pellet form, complying with chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | +25.0% | 30% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shrimp are classified as other shrimp
Other shrimp may have a distinct tariff item under frozen crustaceans.
If the shrimp are cold-water shrimp
Cold-water shrimp (Pandalidae) have a separate tariff item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the shrimp as raw and not cooked or smoked
• Use the species name (Litopenaeus vannamei) for accurate classification
• Ensure they are fit for human consumption
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.19.00
Frozen Argentine Red Shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri)
Frozen Argentine red shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri), whole and raw, are crustaceans that fall under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are neither cooked, smoked, nor processed into flours, meals, or pellets, aligning with the chapter's exclusions.
Frozen Blue Crab Clusters (Callinectes sapidus)
Frozen blue crab clusters (Callinectes sapidus), raw and shell-on, are crustaceans that fit under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are not cooked, smoked, or reduced to flours, meals, or pellets, complying with chapter notes.
Frozen Crawfish Tails (Procambarus clarkii)
Frozen crawfish tails (Procambarus clarkii), peeled and raw, are freshwater crustaceans that fall under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are not cooked, smoked, or in pellet form, aligning with chapter exclusions.
Frozen Dungeness Crab Sections (Metacarcinus magister)
Frozen Dungeness crab sections (Metacarcinus magister), raw and shell-on, are crustaceans that fit under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are not cooked, smoked, or processed into flours, meals, or pellets.
Frozen Freshwater Prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)
Frozen freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii), raw and peeled, are crustaceans that fall under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are not cooked, smoked, or in pellet form, complying with chapter notes.
Frozen IQF Lobster Tails (Homarus americanus)
Frozen IQF lobster tails (Homarus americanus), raw and shell-on, are crustaceans that fit under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are not cooked, smoked, or processed into flours, meals, or pellets.