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.

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.

1605.21.10Same rate: 35%

If individually quick frozen and IQF-peeled

Advanced processing may qualify as prepared IQF shrimp.

0306.16.00Same rate: 35%

If northern white shrimp varieties

Some white shrimp deemed cold-water shift subheadings.

0307.21.00Same rate: 35%

If sold fresh frozen domestically but imported chilled

Chilled import status changes to not-frozen classification.

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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.

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 Tiger Prawns

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