Frozen Shell-On Spot Prawns 61-70s Wild Caught

Frozen shell-on spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros) graded at 61-70s count (133-154/kg headless), wild from Alaskan waters, adhering to non-farmed criteria. Classified in HTS 0306.17.00.28 as other shrimps/prawns, shell-on per statistical note 1. Prized for high-end seafood markets.

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.

0306.11.00Same rate: 35%

If specifically rock lobster tails rather than true shrimp

Rock lobster (different crustacean) has its own frozen heading separate from shrimp/prawns.

0307.71.00Same rate: 35%

If dried, salted, or in brine post-freezing

Post-frozen preservation methods shift to 0307 for dried/salted crustaceans.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If made into pellets with binders for human consumption

Pellets (per chapter definition: agglomerated with binder) fit for eating go to prepared foods in Chapter 19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide chain-of-custody docs tracing from wild harvest to freezing to satisfy traceability rules

Avoid over-glazing; CBP weighs net vs gross for accurate duty calculation on this size

Register with FDA prior notice system for all shellfish imports regardless of processing state