Frozen Rock Shrimp
Frozen raw rock shrimp (Sicyonia brevirostris), unpeeled, from US Atlantic waters. Classified in HTS 0306.95.00 as other shrimps and prawns, frozen, not cold-water or rock-specific elsewhere. Fits general crustacean import for processing.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cold-water rock shrimp like Lithodes
Cold-water shrimps and prawns have dedicated subheading 0306.93, separate from temperate rock shrimp.
If peeled and deveined before freezing
Peeled/deveined frozen shrimps classify under 0306.16, reflecting higher processing level.
If previously cooked then frozen
Not otherwise specified cooked shrimps prepared/preserved move to Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• For wild-caught, provide NOAA observer reports alongside Section 609 docs
• Declare shell-on status accurately to prevent shelled reclassification
• Pitfall: size grading errors leading to duty disputes
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