Frozen Shell-On Pandalus Borealis 35/40 Count Shrimp

Bulk frozen shell-on northern pink shrimp (Pandalus borealis) precisely 35-40 count per pound (equiv. 67-88/kg headless), Alaskan or Canadian origin. HTS 0306.16.00.15 applies for shell-on cold-water shrimp in this statistical size break. Used in sushi, salads, or as cocktail shrimp base.

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.

0306.16.00Same rate: 35%

If larger count size over 88 per kg

Larger shell-on cold-water shrimp (over 88/kg headless) classify under 0306.16.00.45, differentiating by statistical size breaks.

1605Lower: 10% vs 35%

If boiled/steamed in-shell and then frozen

In-shell cooked by steaming/boiling (even frozen after) moves to 1605.20 per Chapter 3 exclusions for cooked products.

0302Lower: 10% vs 35%

If live rather than frozen

Live shell-on cold-water shrimp in same size stay in 0302.16.00.15; freezing changes state to heading 0306.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide affidavit confirming statistical note 1 shell-on import conditions; test sample for exact count to prevent CBP holds

Common issue: blending sizes—segregate lots by precise 31-40s range