Chilled Black Tiger Prawns from Germany
Fresh chilled Penaeus monodon prawns, head-off, in-shell, supplied to restaurants. Falls under HTS 0306.95.00 as other shrimps and prawns in chilled form, distinct from specific subheadings. Adheres to chapter scope for crustaceans not otherwise specified.
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
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving temperature below 4°C during transit to qualify as chilled
• Include aquaculture certification under Section 609 to affirm ethical sourcing
• Avoid pitfalls by declaring exact processing state to prevent shifts to cooked categories