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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If count size ≤70 per kg (under 50s)
Larger individual shrimp (smaller count) classified in separate statistical size break.
If frozen in shell with heads on (head-on)
Presence of heads changes from headless weight count to head-on frozen shrimp heading.
If smoked rather than simply frozen
Smoking process (with or without prior cooking) shifts to smoked crustaceans heading 0306.27.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include farm traceability documents for section 609 verification, especially from high-volume producers like India
• Test for antibiotic residues common in some aquaculture; positive results trigger FDA detention
• Specify 'black tiger' species on packing lists to avoid reclassification as generic 'other shrimp'
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