Frozen Northern Pink Shrimp (Pandalus borealis) from China
Frozen cold-water shrimp from the Pandalus borealis species, typically harvested from North Atlantic waters, supplied peeled and deveined for food service use. Classified under HTS 0306.16.00 as frozen cold-water shrimps and prawns of the specified Pandalus genus. These shrimp are not cooked or processed beyond freezing, fitting the chapter's scope for frozen crustaceans.
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Import Tips
• Verify species certification as Pandalus spp. to comply with HTS 0306.16.00; misclassification to warm-water shrimp risks penalties
• Include Section 609 documentation for shrimp imports to avoid antidumping duties and ensure seafood safety compliance
• Declare exact processing state (e.g
• IQF, peeled) on entry; watch for moisture content exceeding limits triggering reclassification