Frozen Peeled Cold-Water Northern Shrimp
Frozen peeled shrimp from Pandalus borealis, a cold-water species harvested in the North Atlantic and North Pacific. These shrimp are deveined and shell-off, meeting the specific statistical reporting requirements for shrimp imports under section 609. Classified under 0306.16.0040 due to being frozen, peeled cold-water shrimp (Pandalus spp.).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not strictly cold-water species like Pandalus but other shrimp
Non-cold-water frozen peeled shrimp (e.g., warm-water species) fall under 0306.17, changing the subheading based on species distinction.
If not peeled, with shell intact
Unpeeled frozen cold-water shrimp are classified under the earlier statistical suffix within the same heading, as peeling determines the specific breakout.
If live, fresh, or chilled instead of frozen
The preservation state (frozen vs. fresh/chilled/live) shifts classification from heading 0306 (frozen) to 0303 (live/fresh/chilled).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with section 609 of Public Law 101-162 requiring certification that shrimp are not harvested by slave labor; include original documentation from suppliers
• Provide detailed statistical breakout as per statistical note 1, specifying Pandalus spp. and peeled form to avoid reclassification or delays
• Ensure product is labeled as 'cold-water shrimp (Pandalus spp.)' and confirm frozen state upon entry to prevent shifts to fresh/chilled headings
Related Products under HTS 0306.16.00.40
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.
Frozen Peeled Pandalus Goniurus Prawns
Peeled frozen prawns of the cold-water Pandalus goniurus species, sourced from frigid ocean waters. Complies with U.S. import statistical notes for shrimp products. Directly classified in 0306.16.0040 for peeled frozen cold-water shrimp.
Frozen Peeled Spot Prawn Tails (Pandalus platyceros)
Frozen peeled tails from Pandalus platyceros (spot prawns), a premium cold-water variety. Adheres to statistical note 1 for shrimp imports. Classified precisely under 0306.16.0040 as peeled frozen cold-water shrimp.
IQF Frozen Peeled Coldwater Shrimp
Individually quick frozen (IQF) peeled shrimp from cold-water Pandalus species, ideal for retail. Meets all statistical import conditions for U.S. entry. 0306.16.0040 applies to this frozen, peeled form of cold-water shrimp.