Chilled Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) from Mexico
Chilled black tiger shrimp, a large warm-water prawn species kept at temperatures above freezing post-harvest. Falls under HTS 0306.36.00 for other shrimps and prawns that are live, fresh, or chilled, distinct from cold-water shrimp. Commonly used in stir-fries and grilled dishes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving temperature below 4°C but not frozen to justify fresh/chilled classification
• Include traceability docs for Section 609; avoid mislabeling as 'fresh' if held too long, risking downgrade
• Check for aquaculture certification; pitfall is importing without APHIS permits if from disease-prone regions