Frozen Shell-On Farmed White Shrimp 31-40 Count from Japan
Frozen shell-on shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) farmed in aquaculture facilities, with headless weight count of 67-88 per kg (31-40s), imported in compliance with statistical note 1. Classified under HTS 0306.17.00.10 due to being frozen, shell-on farmed shrimp in the specified size range. These are typically used for retail or foodservice peeling and deveining.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify Section 609 compliance with proof of farmed origin (e.g
• farm certification) to avoid wild-caught restrictions
• Provide accurate count size documentation from supplier; mismatches lead to reclassification or penalties
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs; thawed shipments may be rejected or duties adjusted