Frozen Shell-On Northern Shrimp 15-20 Count

Frozen shell-on northern shrimp (Pandalus eous), wild-caught with headless weight of 33-45 per kg (15-20s). Fits HTS 0306.17.00.19 as frozen, shell-on, non-farmed shrimp in the specified size range per statistical note. Commonly sourced from North Atlantic waters for peeling and cooking.

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 smaller count size (larger shrimp, e.g., 21-25 per lb equivalent)

Different size breaks (under 33/kg headless) use adjacent statistical suffixes within the same shell-on wild shrimp heading.

1605.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cooked, peeled, and breaded for retail

Processed into cooked/breaded retail form shifts to Chapter 16 prepared/preserved crustaceans.

0306.19.01Same rate: 35%

If warm water species like white shrimp instead of cold water

Warm water shrimp (e.g., Litopenaeus vannamei wild) fall under 'other frozen shrimp' not specific cold water subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include fishery certificates confirming wild origin and sustainable sourcing to meet statistical note 1 requirements

Label packages clearly with count size and 'shell-on' status to prevent customs disputes on classification

Watch for moisture content; excess ice glaze can lead to net weight adjustments and duty recalculations