Frozen Shell-On Spot Prawns 15-20s Wild from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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