Live Rock Shrimp
Live rock shrimp (Sicyonia spp.) shipped in aerated tanks for immediate consumption or processing. Classified in HTS 0306.99.0100 as 'other' live crustaceans not specified under shrimp headings like 0306.31 or 0306.32.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically coldwater shrimp (Pandalus spp.)
Specific subheadings for certain live/fresh/chilled shrimps override the general 'other' category.
If imported for immediate consumption without processing intent
Live crustaceans for direct human consumption may fall under 0302 for aquaculture products.
If rock lobster instead of shrimp
Rock lobster (scampi) has separate 0306.91 heading from shrimp classifications.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include live shipment manifests with oxygenation proofs and mortality rates under 5%
• Obtain aquaculture or wild-catch certifications to comply with traceability rules
Related Products under HTS 0306.99.01.00
Frozen Raw Lobster Tails
Frozen tails from spiny lobsters (Panulirus spp.), peeled and deveined but uncooked, imported in bulk for further processing. Classified under HTS 0306.99.0100 as 'other' crustaceans, specifically frozen lobster not covered by specific lobster headings like 0306.12 or 0306.14. Does not qualify as 'in shell' since tails are removed from the body.
Dried Salted Shrimp
Small shrimp (Penaeus spp.) dried and salted for preservation, typically used in Asian cuisine. Falls under HTS 0306.99.0100 as 'other' crustaceans processed by drying and salting, not qualifying as smoked or specifically enumerated elsewhere.
Frozen Freshwater Prawns
Frozen Macrobrachium prawns, a freshwater crustacean species, heads-off but shell-on. HTS 0306.99.0100 covers these as 'other' frozen crustaceans not matching specific prawn/prawn headings.
Salted Dried Mantis Shrimp
Dried and salted mantis shrimp (Oratosquilla spp.), a stomatopod crustacean, preserved whole in shell. HTS 0306.99.0100 as 'other' salted/dried crustaceans not elsewhere specified.
Frozen Squid Shrimp Hybrids
Frozen processed mantis shrimp marketed as 'squid shrimp,' shell-on. HTS 0306.99.0100 for these unusual crustacean forms not specifically listed.
Brined Live Crawfish
Live crawfish (Procambarus spp.) maintained in brine solution for live transport. Classified HTS 0306.99.0100 as live 'other' crustaceans in brine.