Frozen Deveined Pandalus Eous Shrimp
Frozen, peeled, and deveined shrimp from Pandalus eous, a cold-water prawn species from northern seas. Imported adhering to U.S. shrimp statistical import regulations. Fits 0306.16.0040 as peeled frozen cold-water shrimp of Pandalus genus.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked prior to freezing
Frozen cooked cold-water shrimp move to 0306.26, as cooking (steaming/boiling) before or during freezing changes the processing classification.
If subjected to additional cooking/processing beyond freezing
Prepared or preserved shrimp (beyond simple freezing) fall under Chapter 16, not Chapter 3, due to exceeding basic crustacean preservation.
If for other frozen shrimp species not qualifying as cold-water Pandalus
Species outside Pandalus spp./Crangon crangon (e.g., tropical shrimp) use different subheadings within 0306 frozen crustaceans.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain and retain supplier certifications for section 609 compliance, as peeled shrimp imports are scrutinized for origin and harvest practices
• Use precise commercial invoices detailing species (Pandalus spp.), peeled/deveined status, and frozen processing to match statistical note 1
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as unpeeled; inspect for shell remnants which could trigger reclassification
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