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Frozen Shell-On Cold Water Shrimp 15-20s from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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