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

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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