Other shrimps and prawns
Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 0306.17.00
Frozen Black Tiger Shrimp
Penaeus monodon shrimp, commonly known as black tiger shrimp, frozen whole with shells intact. Classified under HTS 0306.17.00 as other frozen shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties like shrimp and prawns of the genus Pandalus. These are typically sourced from warm-water aquaculture in Southeast Asia.
Frozen Vannamei Shrimp
Litopenaeus vannamei, or whiteleg shrimp, frozen headless with tail-on. This warm-water species fits HTS 0306.17.00 for other frozen shrimps and prawns, distinct from cold-water types. Widely farmed in Latin America and Asia for global markets.
Frozen Argentine Red Shrimp
Pleoticus muelleri, known as Argentine red shrimp, frozen raw in shell. Classified in HTS 0306.17.00 as other shrimps and prawns, frozen, from South Atlantic fisheries. Prized for its firm texture and sweet flavor.
Frozen Kuruma Shrimp
Penaeus japonicus, or Kuruma shrimp, frozen peeled and deveined. This premium Japanese species qualifies under HTS 0306.17.00 for other frozen shrimps and prawns. Known for its rich, buttery taste in sushi applications.
Frozen Spot Prawns
Pandalus platyceros spot prawns, frozen whole from Pacific fisheries. Despite some Pandalus relation, classified as other under HTS 0306.17.00 when not strictly cold-water coontail types. Valued for spotty shell markings.
Frozen White Shrimp
Generic white shrimp (Penaeus setiferus or similar), frozen tail-off. HTS 0306.17.00 covers these other warm-water frozen shrimps and prawns from Gulf of Mexico. Common in US retail peeling lines.
Frozen Tiger Prawns
Large Penaeus esculentus tiger prawns, frozen in shell from Australian waters. Fits HTS 0306.17.00 as other frozen prawns, noted for bold black stripes. Popular for grilling.
Frozen Rock Shrimp
Sicyonia brevirostris rock shrimp, frozen peeled from Atlantic. Hardy-shelled species under HTS 0306.17.00 for other frozen shrimps. Used in fritter production.
Frozen Banana Shrimp
Penaeus merguiensis banana shrimp, frozen HOSO (head-off shell-on). Tropical species in HTS 0306.17.00 as other frozen shrimps from Indian Ocean. Banana-shaped body distinctive.
Frozen Endeavour Prawns
Metapenaeus endeavouri endeavour prawns, frozen raw from Queensland. Small warm-water prawns under HTS 0306.17.00, other frozen category. Schooling species for bait and food.
Frozen Pink Shrimp
Penaeus duorarum pink shrimp, frozen from Florida Keys. Warm-water species HTS 0306.17.00 other frozen shrimps, sweet pink flesh. Key US fishery product.
Frozen Crystal Shrimp
Penaeus latisulcatus crystal shrimp, frozen translucent shell-on. Persian Gulf species under HTS 0306.17.00 other frozen prawns. Clear shell reveals flesh.
Frozen Greasyback Shrimp
Metapenaeus ensis greasyback shrimp, frozen HDEO (headless deveined easy peel). Asian aquaculture staple HTS 0306.17.00 other frozen. Oily texture noted.
Frozen Spear Prawns
Penaeus chinensis spear prawns, frozen from Yellow Sea. Northern warm-water under HTS 0306.17.00 other frozen. Spear-like rostrum feature.
Frozen King Prawns
Penaeus plebejus king prawns, frozen colossal size EZ-peel. Eastern Australia premium HTS 0306.17.00 other frozen prawns. Royal size designation.