Farmed Ecuadorian Frozen Peeled Shrimp from China
Frozen peeled shrimp farmed in Ecuadorian coastal ponds, primarily Litopenaeus vannamei, shell removed. Classed under HTS 0306.17.00.41 as farmed peeled frozen shrimp with required statistical documentation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Leverage US-Ecuador trade preference if eligible, but verify farmed status separately
• Photograph farm ponds and processing lines for audit trail if requested by CBP
• Monitor for IHHNV virus certification required for Ecuadorian shrimp imports