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.

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.

0306.14Lower: 10% vs 35%

If head-on rather than headless weight specification

Head-on frozen shrimp use separate heading 0306.14, differing from headless count basis.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into shrimp pellets fit for human consumption

Pellets (agglomerated) for human food from Chapter note exclude 0305-0308, go to 0309.

0306.99.01.00Same rate: 35%

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