Frozen Shell-On Wild Argentine Red Shrimp 41-50 Count

Frozen shell-on Argentine red shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri) wild harvested, headless 89-110 per kg (41-50s), compliant with chapter statistical note 1. HTS 0306.17.00.25 applies to these frozen, not farmed, shell-on other shrimps. Used in paella and seafood stews.

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 peeled but not deveined

Peeled shell-off but tail-on forms go to 0306.14, distinct from shell-on.

0710.80.70Higher: 46.3% vs 35%

If dried, salted, or in brine extensively

Heavy preservation shifts out of fresh/chilled/frozen to vegetable-like dried leguminous but for crustaceans it's adjusted.

0306.99.01.00Same rate: 35%

If in retail packaging under 4.5 kg

Retail-packed frozen crustaceans may fall into other frozen subheadings based on presentation.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from approved exporters with wild fishery certifications to meet US import statistical and regulatory standards

Label blocks with exact count, species, and 'not farmed' to prevent CBP disputes

Watch for additives like preservatives that could reclassify as prepared under Chapter 16