Frozen Shell-On Farmed White Shrimp 51-60s
Frozen shell-on white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farmed in aquaculture facilities, with headless count size of 111-132 per kg (51-60 shrimp per pound). Classified under HTS 0306.17.00.13 as frozen, shell-on farmed shrimp meeting the specific size criteria in statistical reporting. These are typically cold-water shrimp suitable for retail peeling and deveining.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wild-caught rather than farmed
Wild-caught shell-on shrimp in this size range fall under the non-farmed statistical suffix, separating natural harvest from aquaculture production.
If imported fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh or chilled shell-on farmed shrimp shift to the preceding subheading as freezing is the key differentiator in headings 0306.16 vs 0306.17.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets suitable for human food from headings 0305-0308, directing them to 0309 instead.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with Section 609 of P.L. 101-162 requiring certification that shrimp are not harvested by slave labor; provide Programmed Verification Improvement (PVI) documentation
• Include aquaculture certification and accurate count size labeling on invoices to match 111-132 per kg headless weight for statistical breakout
• Ensure proper cold chain documentation to prevent reclassification as fresh/chilled under 0306.16 if thawing occurs during transit
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Frozen Indian Farmed Black Tiger Shrimp 51-60s
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Frozen Ecuadorian Vannamei Shrimp Shell-On 51-60s
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