Frozen Banana Shrimp

Penaeus merguiensis banana shrimp, frozen HOSO (head-off shell-on). Tropical species in HTS 0306.17.00 as other frozen shrimps from Indian Ocean. Banana-shaped body distinctive.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.16.00Same rate: 35%

If misidentified as Pandalus

Tropical vs cold-water genus separation.

0307.21.00Same rate: 35%

If marketed as 'fresh frozen'

Fresh-frozen often treated as chilled equivalent.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If when made into pasta with set

Pasta stuffed with shrimp sold as set changes to prepared foods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ High melt-away risk; specify glazing percentage (0-15% ice) on commercial invoice

β€’ Country-specific AD/CVD for Indonesia; use HTS lookup tools

β€’ Prior notice via ACE 48 hours pre-arrival mandatory

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