Frozen Shell-On Pacific White Shrimp 46-55/kg

Frozen intact shell-on Pacific white shrimp from intensive shrimp farms, sized at 46-55 headless units per kilogram (21-25s). Fits HTS 0306.17.00.07 as frozen farmed other shrimp/shell-on per chapter statistical notes. Commonly used in seafood processing for peeling and deveining.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.17.00.10Same rate: 35%

If wild-caught rather than farmed

Wild-harvested shell-on shrimp of this size use a separate statistical suffix for non-farmed imports.

0306Same rate: 35%

If rock lobster or freshwater shrimp species

Different prawn/shrimp species like Macrobrachium fall under separate subheadings by type.

1605.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If previously cooked before freezing

Cooked and frozen shrimp products are classified in Chapter 16 as prepared/preserved crustaceans.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain Program Improvement Proposal (PIP) verification or equivalent for farmed origin to satisfy Section 609 import restrictions

Label packages clearly with count size and 'farmed' status to match statistical note 1 requirements

Watch for misdeclaration of size, which can lead to duty recalculation or penalties