Frozen Headless Shell-On Farmed Tiger Shrimp 15-20s
Frozen shell-on headless farmed tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) with count size 33-45 per kg net weight. Falls under HTS 0306.17.00.05 as 'other shrimps and prawns' excluding whiteleg shrimp but including premium farmed tiger varieties in the farmed shell-on frozen statistical category.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cold water shrimp varieties
Specific cold-water species like Pandalus classified separately from warm-water farmed tropical shrimp.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Tiger shrimp often command antidumping scrutiny—maintain separate inventory tracking
• Verify species via DNA testing if mixed with white shrimp in facility
• Use headless weight documentation exclusively for count declaration
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