Fresh Shell-On Tiger Shrimp from China

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.

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

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