Frozen Ocean Prawns (Pandalus eous) from China

Individually quick frozen (IQF) cold-water prawns of Pandalus eous species, raw and shell-on, popular in sushi and seafood markets. HTS 0306.16.00 covers these frozen Pandalus spp. prawns as specified cold-water varieties. They remain in natural shell form without cooking or drying.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Provide fishery origin certificates to meet traceability rules under Section 609 for shrimp/prawn imports

Ensure IQF packaging prevents thawing/re-freezing, as altered condition may shift to fresh/chilled categories

Label net weight accurately excluding glaze ice, common pitfall leading to undervaluation disputes