Frozen Shell-On Cold Water Shrimp 15-20s

Frozen shell-on shrimp from cold water species like Pandalus borealis, with headless weight count of 33-45 per kg (15-20s), not farmed. Classified under HTS 0306.17.00.19 due to being frozen, shell-on, wild-caught shrimp meeting the specific size specification in statistical reporting. These are typically imported in bulk for further processing or retail peeling.

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 farmed rather than wild-caught

Farmed shrimp (shell-on, same size) fall under the farmed statistical suffix, separating aquaculture from wild harvest.

0306.16.00Same rate: 35%

If headless (shell-off) instead of shell-on

Headless shrimp of the same size and type are classified under the headless heading, changing from shell-on to peeled form.

0303.23.00.00Same rate: 35%

If live, fresh, or chilled rather than frozen

Unfrozen states (live/fresh/chilled) for cold water shrimp move to Chapter 03 heading 0303, excluding preserved/frozen products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify compliance with Section 609 of Public Law 101-162 requiring certification that shrimp are not harvested by slave labor in applicable countries

Provide accurate count size documentation (headless weight 33-45/kg) and proof of wild-caught origin (not farmed) for statistical breakout

Ensure proper cold chain maintenance during import to avoid reclassification as spoiled or unfit goods