Frozen Shrimp Flour from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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