Frozen Shell-On Farmed Whiteleg Shrimp 21-25s from China
Frozen shell-on whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farmed in aquaculture facilities, with a headless count size of 46-55 per kg (21-25 shrimp per pound). Classified under HTS 0306.17.00.07 due to being frozen farmed shell-on shrimp meeting the specific size criteria as per statistical reporting requirements. These are typically imported in bulk for further processing or retail sale.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with Section 609 of Public Law 101-162 requiring documentation proving shrimp are farmed (not wild-caught from banned sources)
• Provide accurate count size certification from supplier matching 46-55 per kg headless weight to avoid reclassification
• Include aquaculture certification and cold chain logs to prevent spoilage claims at customs