Frozen Wild Pink Shrimp Shell-On 51-60s from Japan
Frozen shell-on pink shrimp (Pandalus jordani) wild-caught, sized 111-132 per kg headless (51-60s), adhering to chapter statistical import note 1. HTS 0306.17.00.26 applies to this non-farmed, frozen, shell-on 'other shrimps' category excluding white or tiger prawns. Commonly destined for foodservice peeling and boiling.
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
• Document Pacific Coast origins for pink shrimp to confirm wild status; specify 'headless weight basis' clearly
• Avoid pitfall of shell-off declaration which requires 0306.26
• Pitfall: undeclared additives triggering food safety reclass