Frozen Shell-On Farmed Pacific White Shrimp 33-45/kg from Japan
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.
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
• 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