Frozen Farmed Shell-On 80/90 White Shrimp
Frozen shell-on white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farmed in aquaculture facilities, with a headless count size of 80-90 per kg, exceeding 154 per kg threshold for 70s category. Classified under HTS 0306.17.00.16 as frozen farmed shell-on shrimp per statistical note 1. Imported in compliance with section 609 provisions for shrimp products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If count size 131-154 per kg (50/70s)
Smaller count size (larger shrimp) shifts to different statistical break under same shell-on farmed frozen heading.
If headless and peeled (HOSO)
Removal of shell changes classification from shell-on (0306.17) to headless shell-off cold water shrimp heading.
If live or fresh/chilled farmed
Non-frozen state (live, fresh, chilled) falls under live/fresh/chilled crustaceans in Chapter 03 heading 0304.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify aquaculture certification and section 609 compliance documentation to avoid antidumping duties on farmed shrimp
• Provide accurate count size labeling based on headless weight; misclassification to larger sizes risks penalties
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'farmed' origin and shell-on status for CBP statistical reporting
Related Products under HTS 0306.17.00.16
Frozen Farmed Shell-On 90/120 Vannamei Shrimp
Frozen Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) from farms, shell-on with headless count of 90-120 per kg, qualifying as >154/kg (70s). HTS 0306.17.00.16 covers frozen farmed shell-on other shrimps per chapter statistical note. Primarily used for retail peeling and deveining.
Frozen Indian Farmed Shell-On 71/90 Black Tiger Shrimp
Frozen black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) farmed in India, shell-on, headless count 71-90 per kg fitting >154/kg (70s). Classified HTS 0306.17.00.16 for frozen other shrimps, shell-on, farmed per statistical note 1. Known for distinctive dark stripes and firm texture.
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.
Frozen Vietnamese Farmed Shell-On 120/180 Tiny Shrimp
Extra small shell-on shrimp from Vietnam aquaculture operations, frozen with headless count 120-180 per kg qualifying HTS 0306.17.00.16 (>154/kg 70s). Commonly used in stir-fries and seafood mixes. Statistical note 1 shell-on farmed classification.