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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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