Frozen Shell-On Ecuadorian Farmed Vannamei Shrimp 16/20 Count
Large frozen shell-on Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farmed in Ecuador, with headless count 16-20 per kg (<33/kg or 15s size). Fits HTS 0306.17.00.04 for frozen shell-on farmed shrimp imported per statistical note 1. These jumbo shrimp are prized for their sweet flavor in ceviche or shrimp cocktails.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If peeled, deveined, tail-on version
Shell-off processing moves it to 'other frozen, peeled' shrimp classification.
If rock lobster or similar, not true shrimp/prawns
Heading 0306.16 covers frozen rock lobsters, distinct from shrimp/prawns in 0306.17.
If dried and pelletized, not fit for human consumption
Dried leguminous vegetable pellets differ, but shrimp dried into non-human food pellets would go to Chapter 07 per chapter exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain Ecuadorian aquaculture export certificates; ensure blockchain traceability for farmed claim; avoid common pitfall of head-in misdeclaration affecting count size
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