Farmed Ecuadorian Frozen Peeled Shrimp from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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