Frozen Farmed Shell-On 80/90 White Shrimp from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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