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Frozen Shell-On Ocean Shrimp Pandalus Platyceros (41-50s)

Frozen shell-on spot prawn (Pandalus platyceros) sized 89-110 per kg headless, cold-water Pacific species. Classed under HTS 0306.16.00.18 for shell-on cold-water shrimps/prawns in this count range. High-value product for gourmet markets.

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.

0306Same rate: 35%

If not cold-water, e.g., warm-water prawns

Warm-water frozen not cold-water prawns exclude from 0306.16; go to 0306.24.

1605Lower: 10% vs 35%

If smoked uncooked in shell

Smoked crustaceans, even uncooked, classified under prepared Chapter 16.

0307.71.00Same rate: 35%

If live, unfit for human consumption (e.g., bait)

Live unfit crustaceans under 0307; food-grade frozen stays in 0306.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Species-specific ID via DNA testing if disputed; CBP verifies Pandalus classification

Declare as 'raw frozen shell-on' explicitly; cooked/smoked shifts headings

Monitor EU/North American catch quotas; overfished declarations affect import eligibility