Frozen Mantis Shrimp from Germany
Frozen whole mantis shrimp (Oratosquilla oratoria), raw shell-on, popular in Asian cuisine. HTS 0306.19.0161 for other frozen crustaceans; stomatopods specifically crustaceans per tariff terms. IQF for retail sale.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Scientific identification critical; often misdeclared as shrimp triggering reclassification
• Check for invasive species restrictions in destination ports
• Provide shell-on weight declaration; peeling post-import changes value basis