Frozen Shrimp Flour
Finely ground flour made from dried and frozen shrimp, suitable for human consumption in baking or as a protein supplement. Classified under HTS 0309.90.10.61 as frozen flours of crustaceans fit for human food use, distinct from fresh or unfrozen forms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not fit for human consumption, e.g., for animal feed
Products unfit for human food fall under heading 0306 for shelled crustaceans, excluding human-grade flours per chapter notes.
If mixed with other ingredients like seasonings
Blends with non-aquatic additives become food preparations under Chapter 21, not pure crustacean flours.
If unfrozen or dried without freezing
Non-frozen crustacean flours are classified separately under the unfrozen subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with Section 609 of Public Law 101-162 requiring certification that shrimp products are not harvested with forced labor
• Provide FDA prior notice and ensure labeling indicates 'fit for human consumption' to avoid reclassification
• Verify freezing process documentation to confirm 'frozen' status and prevent duty disputes
Related Products under HTS 0309.90.10.61
Frozen Shrimp Meal Powder
Coarsely ground meal from frozen shrimp, processed into powder form for use in soups, seasonings, or nutritional shakes. Falls under HTS 0309.90.10.61 as frozen meals of crustaceans designed for direct human consumption.
Frozen Crab Meat Pellets
Agglomerated pellets formed from frozen crab meat by compression, intended for human consumption in ready-to-use form like soups or patties. HTS 0309.90.10.61 covers these frozen crustacean pellets per chapter definition of 'pellets'.
Frozen Crayfish Flour Powder
Powdered flour from frozen crayfish, processed for human consumption in regional cuisines or protein powders. Fits HTS 0309.90.10.61 as other frozen crustacean flours.
Frozen Shrimp Pellet Mix
Mixed crustacean pellets primarily from frozen shrimp, compressed for human edible use in instant meals. Covered by HTS 0309.90.10.61 for frozen other crustaceans.
Frozen Lobster Meal Flour
Fine flour derived from frozen lobster bodies, fit for human use in gourmet seasonings or supplements. Classified in HTS 0309.90.10.61 for other frozen crustacean flours and meals.
Frozen Prawn Pellet Meal
Compressed pellets of frozen prawn meal, agglomerated with minimal binder for human food applications like fish feed alternatives or direct eating. HTS 0309.90.10.61 applies to these other frozen crustacean products.