Frozen Farmed Shell-On Pink Shrimp 26-30 Count

Frozen shell-on pink shrimp (Penaeus duorarum) from aquaculture, headless weight count of 56-66 per kg (26-30s), per statistical note 1. Fits HTS 0306.17.00.08 as frozen other farmed shrimps and prawns, shell-on, specific size. Excludes pellets or flours per chapter notes.

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.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If count size under 51 per kg (under 22s)

Larger shrimp (fewer per kg) move to different statistical size breakout within same farmed shell-on heading.

1605.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cooked by steaming or boiling before freezing

Cooked crustaceans, even frozen shell-on, shift to Chapter 16 prepared/preserved foods.

0306.19.01Same rate: 35%

If not qualifying under statistical note 1 reporting

Other frozen shell-on shrimps not specifically reported as farmed use broader 0306.19 subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include farm origin proofs and section 609 compliance docs; farmed shrimp often face lower duties but higher verification

Label packages clearly with count size and 'farmed' per statistical note 1 to avoid misclassification penalties

Watch for moisture content to prevent disputes over added glaze reclassifying as 'in brine'