Frozen Shell-On Spot Prawns (20 count)

Large frozen shell-on spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros) with ~20 per kg headless, wild-caught Alaskan waters. Classed in HTS 0306.17.00.17 for shell-on, non-farmed frozen prawns <33/kg. Prized for buttery texture in high-end cuisine.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If aquafarmed spot prawns

Production method (farmed vs wild) splits statistical reporting within frozen shell-on prawns.

0302Lower: 10% vs 35%

If live, fresh, or chilled

Non-frozen states (live/fresh/chilled) use Chapter 03 heading 0302 for uncooked crustaceans.

0306.99.01.00Same rate: 35%

If other frozen crustaceans not qualifying as shrimp/prawns

Non-shrimp/prawn species (e.g., certain sidestripe) may fall into residual 0306.99 frozen crustaceans.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Sustainable fishery certs (e.g

MSC) aid clearance; verify against NOAA prohibited species lists

Document headless weight precisely—spot prawns vary greatly, risking audit if counts off