Frozen Shell-On Spot Prawns (Pandalus platyceros, 70/100 count)
Frozen shell-on spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros) with headless weight count of 70-100 per kg (meeting >154/kg criterion), wild-caught from Pacific Northwest cold waters. Precisely matches HTS 0306.16.00.27 for small-sized frozen shell-on cold-water Pandalus shrimp/prawns per hierarchy. Popular for high-end sushi and stir-fries post-shelling.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other cold-water Crangon crangon sand shrimp, shell-on
Hierarchy separates Pandalus spp. (0306.16) from Crangon crangon (0306.36) within cold-water frozen shell-on.
If not strictly Pandalus spp. or Crangon crangon but other cold-water crustaceans
0306.19 covers other frozen cold-water shrimps/prawns excluding named genera.
If dried, salted, or in brine rather than frozen
Preservation method shifts to 0306.29/0306.39 for non-frozen processed cold-water shrimp.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain prior notice via FDA PARS for aquaculture-sourced shrimp to preempt holds; include country-of-origin labeling
• Document exact count via headless weight samples; discrepancies can lead to duty recalculation or penalties
• Use insulated shipping containers to ensure core temperature remains below -18°C, avoiding thawed reclassification
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