Frozen Shell-On Farmed White Shrimp 15-20s from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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