Frozen Shell-On Farmed Pacific White Shrimp 41-50 Count from Germany
Frozen intact shell-on Pacific white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) from intensive shrimp farms, sized at 41-50 per pound headless equivalent (89-110/kg). Fits HTS 0306.17.00.11 for frozen shell-on farmed 'other shrimps and prawns' in specified count range. Primarily used in retail peeling or foodservice applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain third-party verification of farm-raised status and exact count size via pre-shipment inspection to prevent reclassification
• Include brine content declaration if applicable, as excess may trigger moisture adjustment penalties
• Pitfall: Failing statistical note 1 reporting leads to CBP holds and fines