Frozen Shell-On Cold Water Northern Shrimp (15/20 count)
Frozen shell-on northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis) with a headless count size of 15-20 per kg, wild-caught from cold Atlantic waters. Classified under HTS 0306.17.00.17 due to being non-farmed, shell-on frozen shrimp with count less than 33 per kg headless weight, per statistical note 1. These premium shrimp retain their shells for flavor and presentation in gourmet dishes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If aquaculture-farmed rather than wild-caught
Farmed shrimp (shell-on, same count size) shifts to statistical breakout 0306.17.00.40 under non-farmed vs farmed distinction.
If headless (shell-on or peeled) instead of shell-on with heads off
Headless frozen shrimp/prawns fall under 0306.13, separating by physical form regardless of count size.
If fresh or chilled (not frozen)
Same shell-on wild shrimp but in fresh/chilled state classified in live/fresh/chilled heading 0302.17, excluding frozen products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with Section 609 PL 101-162 requiring documentation proving wild-caught origin (not farmed) to avoid entry refusal
• Provide accurate count size certification based on headless weight; misreporting can lead to reclassification or penalties
• Include chain of custody docs tracing from harvest to ensure no illegal fishing; common pitfall is inadequate vessel/permit records
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