Frozen EZ-Peel Wild Northern Shrimp from China
Frozen EZ-peel wild northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis), shell slit for easy removal, non-farmed Atlantic catch. HTS 0306.17.0042 for peeled-form frozen other shrimps per statistical note 1. Commonly used in scampi dishes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• EZ-peel counts as 'peeled' for statistical purposes if shell easily removable
• Screen for veterinary residues; wild shrimp rarely have issues but CBP tests rigorously
• Label with scientific name to prevent reclassification disputes