Frozen Shell-On Cold Water Shrimp 61-70s

Frozen shell-on shrimp from cold water species like Pandalus borealis, with a headless count of 133-154 per kg (61-70s), imported wild-caught and not farmed. Classified under HTS 0306.17.00.28 due to its specific size range, shell-on presentation, and compliance with statistical note 1 for non-farmed shrimp. These are typically used in seafood processing or retail as premium shrimp.

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.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If farmed rather than wild-caught

Farmed shrimp (statistical note break) fall under a separate subheading to distinguish from wild imports subject to different regulations.

0306.16.00Same rate: 35%

If headless (shell-off) presentation

Headless shrimp shift to the whiteleg shrimp heading as shell-on specifically denotes intact shell per hierarchy.

0304.83Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets suitable for human food from 0305-0308, directing them to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify compliance with section 609 of Public Law 101-162 requiring catch documentation for wild shrimp to avoid antidumping duties

Provide accurate count size certification (133-154 per kg headless weight) and species identification on commercial invoices

Ensure proper cold chain documentation to prevent reclassification as spoiled or unfit goods