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.).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

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.

0306.16.00Same rate: 35%

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.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

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