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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
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.
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
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Frozen Shell-On Crangon Crangon 33-45 per kg
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IQF Frozen Shell-On Pink Shrimp 15-20 Count
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Bulk Frozen Shell-On Coldwater Shrimp 33-45s
Bulk-packed frozen shell-on cold-water shrimp (Pandalus spp.) sized 33-45 per kg headless, for industrial peeling lines. Classed in HTS 0306.16.00.06 per shell-on status and statistical count for cold-water varieties. Primary input for canned or ready-to-eat shrimp products.