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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Pandalus genus
Specific cold-water shrimp genus has its own subheading separate from other shrimps.
If live, fresh, or chilled
Non-frozen states like live or chilled shift to heading 0307 for not frozen crustaceans.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets for human consumption
Flours, meals, and pellets fit for human consumption are excluded from 0305-0308 and go to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain integrity with temperature logs below -18°C to prevent spoilage claims at customs
• Label with country of origin, species name (e.g
• Litopenaeus vannamei), and net weight per FDA seafood HACCP rules
• Watch for antidumping duties on specific origins like India or Vietnam; check USTR lists before shipping
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