Fresh Shell-On Endeavour Prawns

Fresh endeavour prawns (Metapenaeus endeavouri) shell-on, per statistical note 1. HTS 0306.36.0020 covers these as other shrimps/prawns live, fresh, or chilled, shell-on. Australian species for export markets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.14Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cold-water shrimp chilled

Specific cold-water (Pandalus) chilled uses 0306.14.

1605.29.05Higher: 40% vs 35%

If prepared/preserved even minimally

Any preservation beyond fresh/chilled goes to Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Leverage Australia’s strong section 609 compliance for smoother CBP entry

Specify wild-caught vs farmed in docs to align with statistical reporting

Ensure no steaming pre-chill to avoid 0306.26 cooked classification

Related Products under HTS 0306.36.00.20

Fresh Shell-On Tiger Shrimp

Live or fresh tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) with shells intact, imported in compliance with statistical note 1 to Chapter 3 regarding shrimp products under section 609 of Public Law 101-162. Classified under HTS 0306.36.0020 as other shrimps and prawns, shell-on, live, fresh, or chilled. The shell-on presentation and fresh condition fit the exact subheading criteria.

Fresh Shell-On Black Tiger Prawns

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.

Fresh Shell-On Vannamei Shrimp

Fresh Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) shell-on, adhering to statistical note 1 for shrimp product imports. HTS 0306.36.0020 applies to these other shrimps in live, fresh, or chilled state with shells. Dominant aquaculture species from Latin America.

Chilled Shell-On Indian White Prawns

Chilled Indian white prawns (Penaeus indicus) with shells, imported under statistical note 1 provisions. This fits HTS 0306.36.0020 for shell-on other shrimps and prawns, fresh or chilled. Known for firm texture in South Asian dishes.

Chilled Shell-On White Shrimp

Freshly chilled white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) shell-on, meeting statistical note 1 requirements for shrimp imports. This subheading 0306.36.0020 covers other shrimps and prawns that are live, fresh, or chilled with shells. Ideal for high-end seafood markets requiring premium fresh product.

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.