Peeled Frozen Black Tiger Shrimp
Individually quick frozen (IQF) peeled black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon), deveined without shell. HTS 0306.95.0040 applies to such peeled crustaceans imported under statistical note 1 provisions. Primarily used in gourmet cooking due to large size.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cold-water black tiger variant
Cold-water shrimp peeled forms use 0306.17 subheadings.
If breaded or battered
Added coatings make it an other prepared crustacean form.
If previously cooked or smoked
Any cooking or smoking moves to Chapter 16 prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use TED (Turtle Excluder Device) affidavits from suppliers to satisfy statistical note 1 entry requirements
• Ensure IQF processing doesn't add binders that could classify as pellets under chapter notes
• Declare net weight excluding glaze ice to prevent duty overpayment on non-product weight
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