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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If aquafarmed spot prawns
Production method (farmed vs wild) splits statistical reporting within frozen shell-on prawns.
If live, fresh, or chilled
Non-frozen states (live/fresh/chilled) use Chapter 03 heading 0302 for uncooked crustaceans.
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
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