Frozen Rock Shrimp

Sicyonia brevirostris rock shrimp, frozen peeled from Atlantic. Hardy-shelled species under HTS 0306.17.00 for other frozen shrimps. Used in fritter production.

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.

0307.71.00Same rate: 35%

If chilled peeled rock shrimp

Temperature state determines frozen vs not-frozen.

1605.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If formed into patties post-freezing

Further manufactured into shapes becomes prepared product.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried and ground

Dried forms processed for meal go to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Rock shrimp prone to shell fragment contamination; include clean spec sheets

β€’ FDA medicated feed residue testing critical for aquaculture sources

β€’ Consider FTZ entry for shell-off processing before duty assessment

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Frozen White Shrimp

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