Frozen Shell-On Northern Shrimp (33-45 count/kg)

Frozen shell-on cold-water shrimp from Pandalus species, sized 33-45 per kg based on headless weight, typically sourced from North Atlantic waters. Classified under HTS 0306.16.00.06 due to being shell-on frozen cold-water shrimp meeting the specific count size and statistical reporting requirements. Ideal for peeling and deveining in processing or direct retail sale.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If shell-off or peeled

Shell-off cold-water shrimps fall under 0306.17, as heading distinguishes shell-on (0306.16) from peeled or deveined products.

0306Same rate: 35%

If not cold-water species like warm-water shrimp

Warm-water shrimps (e.g., Litopenaeus vannamei) classify under 0306.26, while 0306.16 is specific to cold-water Pandalus spp. and Crangon crangon.

1605.21.05Higher: 40% vs 35%

If cooked before or during freezing

Cooked shrimp, even frozen, move to Chapter 16 as prepared or preserved, not raw frozen under Chapter 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify compliance with Section 609 PL 101-162 requiring Program Improvement Plan (PIP) or Acceptable Country Program (ACP) certification for all shrimp imports

Provide accurate count size documentation (33-45 per kg headless weight) and species identification (Pandalus spp.) to match statistical note 1 reporting

Ensure cold chain integrity with proper temperature logs to avoid reclassification as spoiled or unfit goods