Fresh Shell-On Black Tiger Prawns from China
Live or fresh black tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon) with shells, imported per statistical note 1 to this chapter. HTS 0306.36.0020 specifies shell-on other shrimps and prawns in fresh/chilled form. Commonly sourced from Southeast Asian farms for sushi and gourmet applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Obtain vessel certifications excluding IUU fishing per section 609 to prevent CBP holds
• Label clearly as 'shell-on, fresh/chilled' with harvest date to support classification
• Watch for humidity issues in shipping that could lead to drying, reclassifying under 0306.56