Frozen Greasyback Shrimp
Metapenaeus ensis greasyback shrimp, frozen HDEO (headless deveined easy peel). Asian aquaculture staple HTS 0306.17.00 other frozen. Oily texture noted.
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• China origin heavy AD duties; source alternatives like Ecuador
• Easy-peel scoring must not breach shell integrity
• Chloramphenicol residue history; test pre-shipment
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