Glazed Frozen Shell-On Coldwater Shrimp 31-40s

Lightly glazed (with ice) frozen shell-on cold-water shrimp sized 67-88 per kg headless weight to prevent freezer burn. HTS 0306.16.00.15 covers this common presentation for shell-on Pandalus spp. or Crangon crangon. Glaze must not exceed regulatory limits for classification.

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.

0306.99.01.00Same rate: 35%

If other frozen crustaceans not cold-water specific

Non-cold-water frozen shrimp like sidestripe fall under 0306.99, outside Pandalus/Crangon headings.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If further processed into dehydrated/freeze-dried pellets

Dehydrated shrimp products, if pelletized with binder per chapter note, may shift to vegetables chapter if not fish prep.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare net vs. glazed weight accurately—excess glaze (>15%) may reclassify as prepared; include species cert

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