Frozen Shell-On Spot Prawns 15-20s Wild
Frozen shell-on spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros), wild-caught with 33-45 per kg headless weight (15-20s). Classified in HTS 0306.17.00.19 as other frozen shell-on non-farmed shrimp/prawns meeting exact size criteria. Premium product for high-end restaurants.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If head-on rather than headless weight specification
Head-on frozen shrimp use separate heading 0306.14, differing from headless count basis.
If processed into shrimp pellets fit for human consumption
Pellets (agglomerated) for human food from Chapter note exclude 0305-0308, go to 0309.
If for other frozen crustaceans not specifically shrimp/prawns
Non-shrimp crustaceans like certain prawns may fall under 'other frozen' if not fitting shrimp definitions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use calibrated scales for headless weight verification during customs exam to confirm 33-45/kg range
• Provide chain of custody docs tracing from wild fishery to avoid farmed misclassification
• Refrigerate below -18°C throughout transit to maintain frozen status and prevent melting/reclassification
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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.
Frozen Shell-On Northern Shrimp 15-20 Count
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Frozen Wild Pink Shrimp Shell-On 15-20s
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