Frozen Shell-On Coonstripe Shrimp (Pandalus hypsinotus, 80/120 count) from China

Frozen shell-on coonstripe shrimp (Pandalus hypsinotus), headless count 80-120 per kg (>154/kg), from Bering Sea cold waters. Meets HTS 0306.16.00.27 criteria for small shell-on frozen cold-water Pandalus shrimp. Prized for sweet flavor in ceviche and pasta.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Traceability docs from Alaskan fisheries critical under Section 609; digital logs accepted

Prevent shell damage in packaging to uphold 'shell-on' classification

Declare net drained weight accurately; ice glaze allowances limited to 5-10%