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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If further processed into dehydrated/freeze-dried pellets
Agglomerated pellets (per chapter note) of vegetables/legumes don't apply, but heavy processing shifts from fresh/frozen crustaceans.
If other cold-water species like Crangon crangon, not Pandalus
Subheading splits by exact genus/species group within cold-water frozen shrimp.
If not peeled but shelled for other crustaceans
Different crustacean types or shelling states use other 0302/0306 subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare IQF processing on entry docs but note it doesn't alter HTS as long as peeled and frozen without cooking
• Bundle with country-of-origin certificates tied to section 609 to expedite CBP review for high-volume shrimp imports
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