Frozen Shell-On Farmed White Shrimp 15-20s
Frozen shell-on white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farmed in aquaculture facilities, with headless weight count of 33-45 per kg (15-20 shrimp per pound). Classified under HTS 0306.17.00.05 as frozen, shell-on farmed shrimp meeting the specific size specification and statistical reporting requirements. Subject to Section 609 provisions for shrimp imports.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If count size 21-30 per kg (26-35s)
Larger shrimp sizes fall into different statistical breakouts within the same shell-on farmed frozen shrimp heading based on precise weight per unit.
If wild-caught rather than farmed
Wild-harvested shrimp are classified separately from aquaculture/farmed shrimp in parallel statistical suffixes for traceability and quota purposes.
If peeled/deveined or headless processed
Removal of shell or head changes classification from shell-on (0306.17) to processed 'other' shrimp forms under 0306.19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain farm-raised certification and comply with Section 609 bycatch reduction requirements with Program Improvement Plans from exporting countries
• Verify exact count size through lab testing as misclassification to adjacent sizes can trigger audits
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation proving shell-on frozen state from farm to import
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