Chilled Shell-On Kuruma Shrimp
Premium chilled kuruma shrimp (Marsupenaeus japonicus) shell-on, compliant with chapter statistical note 1 on shrimp imports. Falls under 0306.36.0020 for other shell-on shrimps/prawns, live, fresh, or chilled. Prized in Japanese cuisine for its sweet flavor.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically cold-water shrimp and frozen
Frozen cold-water varieties like northern shrimp use 0306.17.0010.
If for industrial processing into meal
Crustaceans unfit for human consumption as food go to 0302 for industrial use.
If steamed/boiled in shell but chilled
Cooking process (steaming/boiling) places it in 0306.26 even if chilled afterward.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use insulated packaging with ice packs to maintain chilled status through customs clearance
• Prepare for FDA prior notice and shellfish safety checks alongside tariff classification
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Fresh Shell-On Black Tiger Prawns
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Chilled Shell-On Indian White Prawns
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Fresh Shell-On Endeavour Prawns
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Chilled Shell-On White Shrimp
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