Frozen Shell-On Cold Water Shrimp 51-60s from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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