Other shrimps and prawns
Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Live, fresh or chilled: > Other shrimps and prawns
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 0306.36.00
Fresh White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Fresh white shrimp, also known as Pacific white shrimp, harvested live or chilled without shelling or freezing. Classified under HTS 0306.36.00 as other shrimps and prawns that are live, fresh, or chilled, excluding cold-water species like Pandalus. Ideal for sushi, ceviche, or immediate cooking to preserve natural flavor.
Chilled Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon)
Chilled black tiger shrimp, a large warm-water prawn species kept at temperatures above freezing post-harvest. Falls under HTS 0306.36.00 for other shrimps and prawns that are live, fresh, or chilled, distinct from cold-water shrimp. Commonly used in stir-fries and grilled dishes.
Chilled Endeavour Prawns (Metapenaeus ensis)
Chilled greasyback shrimp or endeavour prawns from China seas, popular in dim sum. HTS 0306.36.00 for chilled other shrimps. Versatile for steaming and dumplings.
Fresh Tiger Prawns (Penaeus esculentus)
Australian brown tiger prawns landed fresh, blue-black stripes. Under 0306.36.00 as fresh other prawns. BBQ favorite.
Chilled Spot Prawns (Pandalus platyceros)
Pacific spot prawns chilled immediately after pot fishing. HTS 0306.36.00 other chilled shrimp. Sweet meat for pasta.
Live School Prawns (Metapenaeus macleayi)
Small school prawns netted live for bait/live tanks. 0306.36.00 live other. Bait and food use.
Fresh Redspot King Prawns
Premium Australian redspot prawns fresh chilled. 0306.36.00 other fresh prawns.
Chilled Crystal Red Shrimp (Caridina cantonensis)
Ornamental crystal red shrimp chilled for live market. Technically under 0306.36.00 live/chilled other.
Fresh Cocktail Prawns (Metapenaeus joyneri)
Tiny fresh prawns for cocktail use. 0306.36.00.
Chilled Bay Shrimp (Crangon crangon)
European brown shrimp chilled. Sometimes debated but 0306.36.00 other chilled. Common in North Sea.
Live Rock Shrimp (Sicyonia spp.)
Live rock shrimp caught off the U.S. Southeast coast or similar habitats, shipped alive in aerated tanks. HTS 0306.36.00 covers live other shrimps and prawns excluding specific cold-water types. Prized for firm texture in paella and scampi.
Fresh Vannamei Shrimp (Pacific Whiteleg)
Freshly harvested Vannamei shrimp from aquaculture farms, maintained chilled without ice glazing. Classified in HTS 0306.36.00 as other shrimps and prawns in fresh or chilled form. Popular in raw seafood markets and high-end poke bowls.
Chilled Kuruma Shrimp (Marsupenaeus japonicus)
Premium chilled Kuruma shrimp from Japanese waters, known for sweet flavor, kept fresh post-catch. HTS 0306.36.00 for other chilled shrimps and prawns. Used in tempura and sashimi.
Fresh Banana Prawns (Penaeus merguiensis)
Fresh banana prawns with distinctive banana-like shape, sourced from Indo-Pacific, chilled on vessel. Under HTS 0306.36.00 as other fresh shrimps/prawns. Excellent for boiling and salads.
Live Freshwater Prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)
Giant freshwater prawns shipped live from Asian farms for premium markets. HTS 0306.36.00 includes live other prawns. Known as Malaysian prawns, used in whole grilled preparations.