Peeled Cooked Shrimp
Individually quick frozen, peeled, deveined, and steam-cooked shrimp sold in bulk bags. The steam-cooking is a preparation process that makes the shrimp ready-to-eat, classifying them under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared shrimps.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shrimp are in airtight containers
Airtight containers change the subheading classification.
If the shrimp are raw and only peeled/deveined
Uncooked peeled shrimp fall under Chapter 3.
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
• Confirm the steam-cooking process is complete and consistent across batches to avoid classification disputes
• Declare the bulk packaging details to CBSA, as non-retail packaging may affect duties
• Check for any species-specific import restrictions or quotas
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.29.00
Breaded Frozen Shrimp
Breaded frozen shrimp that are fully cooked and individually quick frozen, prepared for retail consumption. The breading and cooking process constitutes preparation beyond simple cleaning, placing them under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.
Butterfly Shrimp
Butterflied, breaded, and pre-fried shrimp tails, individually quick frozen for retail. The butterflying, breading, and pre-frying are preparation processes that go beyond simple preservation, classifying them under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared shrimps.
Citrus Glazed Shrimp
Cooked shrimp with a citrus glaze coating, frozen in portions. The cooking and glazing are preparation processes that make the product suitable for direct consumption, classifying it under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.
Cocktail Shrimp Ring
Pre-cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp arranged in a plastic ring tray with cocktail sauce, ready-to-eat. The cooking, peeling, and arrangement for retail sale are preparation processes, placing this product under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared shrimps.
Grilled Shrimp
Flash-grilled and frozen peeled shrimp with light seasoning. The grilling process is a form of preparation that goes beyond simple preservation, classifying these shrimp under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.
Herb-Crusted Shrimp
Peeled shrimp coated in herb breadcrumbs, pre-baked and frozen. The pre-baking and breadcrumb coating are preparation processes that make the product ready-to-heat, classifying it under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared shrimps.