0306.17.00.41/Farmed Ecuadorian Frozen Peeled Shrimp/Japan

Farmed Ecuadorian Frozen Peeled Shrimp from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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