Frozen Spot Prawns from China

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.

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

Verify exact species with DNA testing if borderline with 0306.16 to avoid CBP reclassification

Include processor certifications for block-frozen vs IQF to match entry documentation

Monitor for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) labels requiring specific import proofs

Frozen Spot Prawns from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0306.17.00