IQF Frozen Shell-On Northern Pink Shrimp (89-110/kg)

Individually quick frozen (IQF) shell-on Northern pink shrimp (Pandalus borealis) at 41-50s count (89-110/kg headless). HTS 0306.16.00.18 applies to this frozen, shell-on cold-water shrimp meeting exact size specs. Ideal for retail bags or food manufacturing.

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.

0306.17.00.13Same rate: 35%

If peeled but deveined, shell-on tail

Peeled/deveined moves from whole shell-on (0306.16) to processed forms in 0306.17.

0302Lower: 10% vs 35%

If live or chilled, not frozen

Live/fresh/chilled shell-on cold-water shrimp under 0302; freezing changes to Chapter 03 heading 0306.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made into shrimp pellets fit for human consumption

Pellets agglomerated for food use fall under 0309 per chapter notes, excluding 0305-0308.

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Import Tips & Compliance

IQF must still be raw frozen; if thawed/reIQF'd incorrectly, risks reclassification as processed

Provide HACCP plan and shellfish tag for FDA entry; missing docs delay clearance

Confirm no glazing over 15% weight; excess ice glaze treated as lower value product