Frozen Shell-On Spot Prawns
Frozen shell-on spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros), imported under statistical note 1 provisions. These large prawns from Pacific coasts keep shells for quality preservation during freezing. HTS 0306.95.0020 covers such compliant shell-on shrimp and prawn imports.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not shrimp/prawns but other crustaceans like crab
Other frozen crustaceans (e.g., crab in shell) have separate subheadings.
If prawns but not meeting statistical note 1
Non-compliant prawn imports go to general frozen prawn heading.
If processed into human-consumable pellets
Chapter note excludes pellets fit for human consumption from 0306 to milk-based preparations if binder-added.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Partner with certified fisheries providing pre-validated section 609 certificates
• Refrigeration logs mandatory to prove frozen state at entry
Related Products under HTS 0306.95.00.20
Frozen Shell-On White Shrimp
Frozen shell-on white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) imported in compliance with statistical note 1 to Chapter 3, specifically section 609 regarding sea turtle protection measures. These are cold-water shrimp kept in their natural shells, not peeled, and suitable for further processing or direct culinary use. Classified under HTS 0306.95.0020 as shell-on shrimp meeting U.S. import regulations.
Frozen Shell-On Black Tiger Shrimp
Frozen shell-on black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon), imported per statistical note 1 requirements for U.S. shrimp imports. These large warm-water prawns retain their shells for protection during freezing and transport. HTS 0306.95.0020 applies to shell-on shrimp adhering to regulatory import standards.
Frozen Shell-On Vannamei Shrimp
Frozen Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) with shells intact, imported complying with Chapter 3 statistical note 1 on shrimp products. Commonly farmed in Ecuador and Asia, these are raw frozen for retail or foodservice. Fits HTS 0306.95.0020 for regulated shell-on imports.
Frozen Shell-On Argentine Red Shrimp
Frozen shell-on Argentine red shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri), meeting U.S. statistical note 1 import conditions for shrimp. Harvested from South Atlantic waters, these retain shells and are prized for flavor in gourmet applications. Classified in 0306.95.0020 as compliant shell-on frozen shrimp.