Frozen Shell-On White Shrimp from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with section 609 of Public Law 101-162 via documentary evidence like captain's statements or chain-of-custody records showing use of turtle excluder devices
• Ensure product is labeled as shell-on and provide species identification (e.g
• Litopenaeus vannamei) to avoid misclassification