Fresh White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Fresh white shrimp, also known as Pacific white shrimp, harvested live or chilled without shelling or freezing. Classified under HTS 0306.36.00 as other shrimps and prawns that are live, fresh, or chilled, excluding cold-water species like Pandalus. Ideal for sushi, ceviche, or immediate cooking to preserve natural flavor.
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Alternative Classifications
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If frozen
Frozen other shrimps and prawns shift to subheading 0306.17.00 as freezing changes the preservation state from fresh/chilled.
If dried, salted, or in brine
Preservation methods like drying or salting move the product out of live/fresh/chilled into 0306.26.00.
If sold live for immediate consumption
Live crustaceans not for further processing may classify under Chapter 03 heading 0302 for live fish and shellfish in retail packs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with Section 609 of Public Law 101-162 requiring certification that shrimp are not harvested by slave labor; provide documentation from suppliers
• Ensure product is truly fresh or chilled (not frozen) with proper temperature logs to avoid reclassification to HTS 0306.17
• Obtain FDA prior notice and shellfish inspection certificates; common pitfall is inadequate country-of-origin labeling
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