Frozen Ecuadorian Farmed Shell-On 100/150 Small Shrimp from Japan
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.
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
• 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