Frozen Shell-On Pandalus Borealis Shrimp 15-20s

Frozen intact shell-on Pandalus borealis (Northern pink shrimp) with count size 33-45 per kg headless weight, commonly harvested from Alaskan or Norwegian fisheries. Fits HTS 0306.16.00.06 as shell-on frozen cold-water shrimp per the precise size specification for statistical purposes. Used in seafood processing for value-added products like salads or appetizers.

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.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If live, fresh, or chilled rather than frozen

Unfrozen cold-water shrimps (live/fresh/chilled) classify under 0303.16, with freezing shifting to Chapter 3 heading 0306.

0306.36.00Same rate: 35%

If other frozen shelled crustaceans not cold-water

Non-cold-water frozen shrimps like tiger prawns go to 0306.36; cold-water specificity locks into 0306.16.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into flour, meal, or pellets for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude flours/meals/pellets fit for human consumption from 0305-0308, directing to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include commercial invoice specifying exact count (33-45/kg headless), species (Pandalus borealis), and shell-on status to prevent misclassification

Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP plans cover histamine risks in shrimp imports

Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect weight basis (head-on vs headless) which triggers CBP reclassification