Frozen Shell-On Coonstripe Shrimp (21/25 count)
Frozen shell-on coonstripe shrimp (Pandalus hypsinotus) at 21-25 count per kg headless, under '<33 per kg (15s)'. These cold-water shrimp from the Bering Sea are imported intact for sushi markets. Fits HTS 0306.16.00.03 for shell-on frozen cold-water species per chapter statistical note.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If headless peeled cold-water shrimp
Peeled and deveined (headless) versions are in 0306.27, distinct from shell-on 0306.16.
If sold as a retail-packed set with sauce
Retail-packed crustaceans in immediate containers shift to 0308.60, not bulk frozen 0306.
If made into pellets fit for human consumption
Human-consumable pellets are excluded from 0306 by chapter notes and go to prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Prepare documentation proving no binders added, as pellets are defined separately in chapter notes
• Use FDA prior notice for shellfish and ensure HACCP plans cover histamine risks in thawed inspections
• Separate by exact count size in entry summary to hit the correct statistical suffix like .03
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Frozen Shell-On Northern Pink Shrimp (15/20 count)
Frozen shell-on Northern Pink Shrimp (Pandalus borealis) with a headless count size of 15-20 shrimp per kg, meeting the '<33 per kg (15s)' specification. These cold-water shrimp are harvested from the North Atlantic and North Pacific, imported intact with shells for freshness preservation. Classified under HTS 0306.16.00.03 due to being shell-on frozen cold-water shrimp of Pandalus spp. with the specified small count size.
Frozen Shell-On Ocean Prawns (20/25 count)
Frozen shell-on ocean prawns (Pandalus jordani) sized at 20-25 per kg headless weight, qualifying under the '<33 per kg (15s)' category. These Pacific Northwest cold-water prawns are imported whole-in-shell for retail peeling. HTS 0306.16.00.03 applies to shell-on frozen Pandalus spp. shrimp/prawns of this premium small count.
Frozen Shell-On Spot Prawns (15/21 count)
Premium frozen shell-on spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros) with headless count of 15-21 per kg, fitting '<33 per kg (15s)'. Sourced from Alaskan cold waters, these large prawns are kept shell-on to retain flavor. This HTS 0306.16.00.03 subheading targets small-count frozen shell-on cold-water shrimp/prawns per statistical note 1.
Frozen Shell-On Humpback Pink Shrimp (18/21 count)
Frozen shell-on humpback pink shrimp (Pandalus goniurus) sized 18-21 per kg headless weight, compliant with '<33 per kg (15s)'. Harvested from Arctic cold waters, imported whole for high-end seafood. HTS 0306.16.00.03 specifies frozen shell-on Pandalus spp. cold-water shrimp of this size per import stats.