Frozen Kuruma Shrimp
Penaeus japonicus, or Kuruma shrimp, frozen peeled and deveined. This premium Japanese species qualifies under HTS 0306.17.00 for other frozen shrimps and prawns. Known for its rich, buttery taste in sushi applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled, peeled/deveined
Fresh/chilled processed forms move to not-frozen crustaceans heading.
If reclassified as Pandalus-type
Erroneous genus assignment shifts to cold-water subheading.
If breaded or battered before freezing
Breaded shrimp are considered prepared/preserved under Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use scientific nomenclature on invoices to prevent disputes over 'other shrimps' classification
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species identification and harvest method
• Test for antibiotics common in Asian aquaculture; positive results trigger FDA detention
Related Products under HTS 0306.17.00
Frozen Black Tiger Shrimp
Penaeus monodon shrimp, commonly known as black tiger shrimp, frozen whole with shells intact. Classified under HTS 0306.17.00 as other frozen shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties like shrimp and prawns of the genus Pandalus. These are typically sourced from warm-water aquaculture in Southeast Asia.
Frozen Vannamei Shrimp
Litopenaeus vannamei, or whiteleg shrimp, frozen headless with tail-on. This warm-water species fits HTS 0306.17.00 for other frozen shrimps and prawns, distinct from cold-water types. Widely farmed in Latin America and Asia for global markets.
Frozen Argentine Red Shrimp
Pleoticus muelleri, known as Argentine red shrimp, frozen raw in shell. Classified in HTS 0306.17.00 as other shrimps and prawns, frozen, from South Atlantic fisheries. Prized for its firm texture and sweet flavor.
Frozen Spot Prawns
Pandalus platyceros spot prawns, frozen whole from Pacific fisheries. Despite some Pandalus relation, classified as other under HTS 0306.17.00 when not strictly cold-water coontail types. Valued for spotty shell markings.
Frozen White Shrimp
Generic white shrimp (Penaeus setiferus or similar), frozen tail-off. HTS 0306.17.00 covers these other warm-water frozen shrimps and prawns from Gulf of Mexico. Common in US retail peeling lines.
Frozen Tiger Prawns
Large Penaeus esculentus tiger prawns, frozen in shell from Australian waters. Fits HTS 0306.17.00 as other frozen prawns, noted for bold black stripes. Popular for grilling.