Frozen Indian Farmed Vannamei Shrimp 31-40s Shell-On

Frozen shell-on Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farmed in Indian coastal facilities, 67-88 per kg headless (31-40 count). HTS 0306.17.00.10 applies to these frozen farmed other shrimps meeting statistical note 1. Widely used in value-added processing.

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.

0306Same rate: 35%

If sold smoked, even if frozen

Smoked crustaceans, whether cooked before/during smoking, classified in 0306.27 regardless of state.

0306.11.00Same rate: 35%

If rock lobster or similar, not 'other shrimp'

Specific shrimp types like rock lobster use 0306.11; only 'other' shrimp in 0306.17.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made into pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude human-food pellets from 0306, directing to 0309 for flours/meals/pellets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Indian exports require HACCP plans; ensure supplier certifications accompany shipment

Count size must reflect headless weight; head-on shipments need conversion calculations

Monitor for chloramphenicol contamination; EU-rejected lots often diverted to US