Frozen Farmed Shell-On 80/90 White Shrimp from Japan
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 — 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
• 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