Frozen Shell-On Farmed White Shrimp 61-70s

Frozen shell-on white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farmed in controlled aquaculture ponds, with headless count size of 133-154 per kg (61-70 shrimp per pound). Classified under HTS 0306.17.00.14 as frozen, shell-on farmed shrimp meeting the specific size specification in statistical reporting. These are typically raw-frozen for retail or foodservice use.

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.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If wild-caught rather than farmed

Wild-caught shell-on shrimp in this size range fall under the non-farmed statistical suffix, changing traceability requirements.

0306Same rate: 35%

If peeled and deveined (shell-off)

Removing the shell reclassifies to 'not shell-on' category under the same size reporting structure.

1605.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cooked before or during freezing

Cooked shrimp, even frozen, move to Chapter 16 prepared/preserved foods, not fresh/chilled/frozen raw crustaceans.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify aquaculture certification and section 609 compliance documentation from approved farms to avoid detention

Ensure accurate count size labeling based on headless weight for statistical breakout

Obtain FDA prior notice and shellfish tags for traceability