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.

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.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

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.

0306Same rate: 35%

If other cold-water species like Crangon crangon, not Pandalus

Subheading splits by exact genus/species group within cold-water frozen shrimp.

0302Lower: 10% vs 35%

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