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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen instead of fresh/chilled
Frozen shell-on shrimp shifts to heading 0306.17 for frozen crustaceans, altering duty structure.
If cooked by steaming or boiling
Cooked in-shell shrimp falls under 0306.26, separate from live/fresh/chilled categories.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter note excludes flours, meals, pellets for human use from 0306-0308, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with section 609 (16 U.S.C. 1537 note) prohibiting imports from vessels engaged in IUU fishing; obtain certification from suppliers
• Provide documentation proving product is live, fresh, or chilled with intact shells; statistical note 1 requires specific reporting
• Avoid misclassification as frozen (0306.17) which changes duty rates; maintain cold chain to preserve fresh status
Related Products under HTS 0306.36.00.20
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.
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.
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.