Frozen Shell-On Spot Prawns (20 count) from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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