Frozen Ecuadorian Farmed Shell-On 100/150 Small Shrimp

Very small frozen shell-on shrimp from Ecuadorian aquaculture, headless count 100-150 per kg (>154/kg total), HTS 0306.17.00.16. Farmed whiteleg shrimp ideal for shrimp cocktails and appetizers. Meets statistical note 1 for shell-on imports.

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 count size 51-70 per kg

Medium-small size range uses adjacent statistical suffix within farmed shell-on frozen shrimp.

0307.21.00Same rate: 35%

If dried, unsalted, or in brine

Preservation method other than freezing moves to Chapter 03 heading 0307 for dried/salted crustaceans.

0306.14Lower: 10% vs 35%

If coldwater species like northern shrimp

Specific coldwater shrimp/prawns (Pandalus) use separate subheading from 'other' warmwater shrimp.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ecuadorian shrimp often subject to antidumping duties; check Commerce scope rulings for your specific product

Use IQF (individually quick frozen) packaging to maintain count size integrity during transit

Label containers with exact count range and 'farmed Ecuador origin' for smooth CBP examination