Chilled Shell-On Indian White Prawns
Chilled shell-on Indian white prawns (Penaeus indicus), kept fresh or chilled, are classified under tariff item 0306.36.00 as other shrimps and prawns. These prawns are imported with their shells intact and are not cooked, smoked, or further processed. They are valued for their firm texture and are commonly used in seafood dishes.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the prawns are frozen rather than chilled
Frozen shrimps and prawns are classified under a different heading for crustaceans, whether in shell or not, frozen.
If the prawns are cold-water shrimp (Pandalus spp.)
Cold-water shrimps and prawns have a separate tariff item within the same subheading.
If the prawns are rock lobster or other sea crawfish
Rock lobster and other sea crawfish are classified separately from other shrimps and prawns.
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
• Ensure the prawns are clearly labelled as live, fresh, or chilled and not cooked or smoked to qualify for this tariff item
• Have documentation proving the species (Penaeus indicus) and origin ready for CBSA inspection
• Verify if a fish import licence under the Fish Inspection Act is required
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.36.00
Chilled Bay Shrimp (Crangon crangon)
Chilled European brown shrimp (Crangon crangon), commonly known as bay shrimp, are kept at temperatures above freezing after harvest. They are presented whole and unprocessed, fitting the tariff item for other shrimps and prawns that are live, fresh, or chilled.
Chilled Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon)
Chilled black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) are large warm-water prawns kept fresh at temperatures above freezing post-harvest. They are presented whole and unprocessed, qualifying as other shrimps and prawns that are live, fresh, or chilled.
Chilled Crystal Red Shrimp (Caridina cantonensis)
Chilled crystal red shrimp (Caridina cantonensis) are ornamental shrimp kept chilled for the live market. They are presented live or chilled, fitting the tariff item for other shrimps and prawns that are live, fresh, or chilled.
Chilled Deveined Peeled Prawns
Chilled, fully peeled and deveined prawns, suitable for raw consumption, are classified under tariff item 0306.36.00 as other shrimps and prawns. These prawns are not cooked, smoked, or further processed, and are imported in a chilled state. They are sourced from sustainable cold-water fisheries and used in dishes like sushi and sashimi.
Chilled Endeavour Prawns (Metapenaeus ensis)
Chilled endeavour prawns (Metapenaeus ensis), also known as greasyback shrimp, are kept fresh at temperatures above freezing after harvest. They are presented whole and unprocessed, fitting the tariff item for other shrimps and prawns that are live, fresh, or chilled.
Chilled Kuruma Shrimp (Marsupenaeus japonicus)
Chilled kuruma shrimp (Marsupenaeus japonicus) are premium warm-water shrimp kept fresh post-catch at temperatures above freezing. They are presented whole and unprocessed, qualifying as other shrimps and prawns that are live, fresh, or chilled.