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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold smoked, even if frozen
Smoked crustaceans, whether cooked before/during smoking, classified in 0306.27 regardless of state.
If rock lobster or similar, not 'other shrimp'
Specific shrimp types like rock lobster use 0306.11; only 'other' shrimp in 0306.17.
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
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