Frozen Shell-On Ecuadorian Farmed Vannamei Shrimp 16/20 Count from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain Ecuadorian aquaculture export certificates; ensure blockchain traceability for farmed claim; avoid common pitfall of head-in misdeclaration affecting count size