Frozen Shell-On Cold-Water Northern Shrimp (51-60s) from Japan
Frozen shell-on Pandulus borealis shrimp with a count size of 111-132 per kg (51-60s) based on headless weight, sourced from cold Atlantic waters. Classified under HTS 0306.16.00.21 as cold-water shrimp (Pandalus spp.) imported shell-on per statistical note 1. These are typically uncooked and preserved by freezing for seafood markets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with Section 609 Public Law 101-162 requiring proof of no wild-caught shrimp from banned sources; provide accurate count size documentation from supplier affidavits
• Report exact headless weight counts per kg on entry; inspect for proper freezing chain to avoid reclassification as fresh/chilled