Frozen Shell-On Cold Water Shrimp 51-60s from Japan
Frozen shell-on cold water shrimp (Pandalus borealis) with a headless weight count of 111-132 per kg (51-60s), not farmed, imported per statistical note 1. Classified under HTS 0306.17.00.26 due to specific size, shell-on presentation, frozen state, and wild-caught status excluding head-off or peeled products. These are typically used in retail seafood displays or for peeling at home.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify wild-caught status with fishery documentation to avoid farmed misclassification; ensure compliance with section 609 PL 101-162 via catch certificates
• Label count size accurately on invoices to match 111-132/kg headless weight
• Common pitfall: incorrect headless weight measurement leading to reclassification