Fresh Shell-On Pandalus Borealis Shrimp
These are cold-water shrimp of the Pandalus borealis species, live or fresh chilled with shells intact, sourced from northern Atlantic waters. Classified under HTS 0306.35.0020 as shell-on cold-water shrimps (Pandalus spp.) meeting statistical note 1 for shrimp imports. They are not processed beyond chilling and remain in natural shell form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If warm-water species like Litopenaeus vannamei
Cold-water Pandalus spp. are specifically under 0306.35; warm-water shrimps fall under separate subheading 0306.17.
If peeled or deveined but shell-on refers to tail shell
Shell-on means fully intact exoskeleton; peeled/deveined shrimps shift to 0306.36 regardless of species.
If intended for immediate processing into flour or meal
If not fit for human consumption as is and destined for pellets/flours, it moves to Chapter 3 heading 0303 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with section 609 of Public Law 101-162; provide documentation certifying no use of prohibited harvesting methods
• Include certificates of origin and temperature logs to prove 'fresh or chilled' status, avoiding misclassification as frozen
• Ensure statistical note 1 reporting for shrimp products; common pitfall is incomplete harvest method declarations leading to delays
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Chilled Shell-On Crangon Crangon Shrimp
Known as brown shrimp or sand shrimp, these Crangon crangon are harvested from North Sea waters, chilled fresh with shells on. Fits HTS 0306.35.0020 for cold-water shrimps and prawns (Crangon crangon), imported per statistical note 1 requirements. They are live-caught and minimally processed for premium markets.
Live Shell-On Pandalus Eous Shrimp
Northern pink shrimp (Pandalus eous), shipped live in aerated seawater tanks with shells fully intact from Pacific cold waters. Classified in HTS 0306.35.0020 as live cold-water Pandalus spp., compliant with chapter statistical note 1. Ideal for live markets or immediate aquaria display.
Live Aerated Pandalus Shrimp
Live Pandalus spp. shrimp transported in aerated live tanks, shells fully on, from Alaskan cold waters. HTS 0306.35.0020 for live cold-water shrimps under statistical note 1. Targeted for high-end live seafood restaurants.
Fresh Chilled Shell-On Northern Shrimp
Pandalus borealis northern shrimp, freshly caught and chilled on ice with shells on, from Arctic fisheries. HTS 0306.35.0020 applies to shell-on cold-water shrimps imported per statistical note 1. Prized for sushi and gourmet seafood applications.
Chilled Shell-On Brown Shrimp Crangon
Crangon crangon brown shrimp, chilled immediately post-harvest with full shells from European coastal waters. Under HTS 0306.35.0020 for shell-on cold-water species per statistical note 1. Commonly used in European cuisine like beignets or stews.