Fresh Shell-On Endeavour Prawns from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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