Frozen Vannamei Shrimp from China
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.
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
• 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