Live Shell-On Banana Shrimp
Live banana shrimp (Penaeus merguiensis) shell-on, compliant with chapter statistical note 1. Classified in 0306.36.0020 as live other shrimps and prawns with shells intact. Used in live tanks for premium retail.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other live crustaceans like lobster
Live lobsters/crab use 0306.19, outside shrimp/prawn specific.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use aerated live tanks during shipping; declare oxygenation methods for live status
• FDA aquaculture drug residue testing critical for live imports from Asia
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.
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.