Frozen Gulf White Shrimp
Frozen cooked Gulf white shrimp (Litopenaeus setiferus), peeled and deveined, are packed in non-airtight containers for retail or foodservice. As cooked and frozen crustaceans, they are prepared or preserved and fall under tariff item 1605.21.00, which covers shrimp not in airtight containers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪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 shrimp are raw and frozen
Raw frozen shrimp are classified under Chapter 3, not Chapter 16.
If the shrimp are preserved without freezing (e.g., canned)
This covers prepared shrimp in non-frozen states.
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 shrimp are cooked and not raw to meet the preparation requirement
• Verify non-airtight packaging (e.g
• poly bags without vacuum sealing)
• Provide species identification and processing details to the CBSA to avoid classification delays
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.21.00
Boiled Prawns
Shell-on boiled prawns, chilled and packed in non-airtight trays. These are prepared shrimp not in an airtight container, falling under tariff item 1605.21.00.
Breaded Frozen Butterfly Shrimp
Frozen shrimp butterflied and coated in a crispy wheat flour breading with seasonings, prepared for quick cooking. The breading and freezing preserve the shrimp, classifying it as a prepared crustacean.
Breaded Frozen Popcorn Shrimp
Small bite-sized frozen shrimp pieces breaded with seasoned crumbs, popular as appetizers. The breading and freezing preserve the shrimp, fitting this tariff item for prepared crustaceans.
Breaded Frozen Shrimp Tempura
Frozen shrimp coated in a light tempura-style breading of rice flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, ideal for frying or baking. The coating and freezing preserve the shrimp, classifying it as a prepared crustacean.
Breaded Shrimp
Breaded and pre-fried shrimp tails, frozen in non-airtight trays for foodservice use. The breading and frying process prepares the shrimp, and the non-airtight packaging places it under tariff item 1605.21.00.
Butterflied Shrimp
Butterflied cooked shrimp, frozen in bags that are not airtight. The cooking process prepares the shrimp, and the non-airtight packaging places it under tariff item 1605.21.00.