Frozen Shell-On Farmed Pacific White Shrimp 33-45/kg
Frozen intact shell-on Pacific white shrimp from intensive shrimp farming operations, sized at 33-45 headless shrimp per kilogram (15-20 count). Meets HTS 0306.17.00.05 criteria for frozen farmed shell-on shrimp with specific size reporting under statistical note 1. Primarily used in seafood processing for peeling post-import.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If count size under 33 per kg (under 15s)
Smaller/jumbo farmed shell-on shrimp have separate statistical suffixes from medium 33-45/kg sizes within the frozen shell-on category.
If cooked before freezing
Pre-cooked frozen shrimp move from fresh/frozen live Chapter 03 to prepared/preserved crustaceans in Chapter 16.
If shipped fresh/chilled instead of frozen
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use accredited labs for pre-shipment count verification to avoid reclassification penalties
• Include aquaculture certification from GlobalG.A.P. or ASC standards
• Segregate shipments by exact size during transit to prevent mixing with 21-30s inventory
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