Frozen Shrimp Flour
Finely ground flour made from frozen shrimp, suitable for human consumption in baking, thickening sauces, or as a gluten-free flour alternative. Classified under HTS 0309.90.10 as frozen flours of crustaceans fit for human consumption, distinct from unfrozen forms or non-edible products.
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Alternative Classifications
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If cooked and further processed into paste
Cooked crustacean preparations like shrimp paste fall under Chapter 16 as prepared or preserved products.
If compounded with additives like seasonings
Mixtures of crustacean flours with other ingredients become food preparations under heading 2106.
If labeled for animal feed
Loss of 'fit for human consumption' status shifts classification to animal feed meals in Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with Section 609 of Public Law 101-162 requiring certification that shrimp products are not harvested by slave labor
• Provide lab analysis confirming fitness for human consumption and 100% crustacean composition to avoid reclassification
• Maintain cold chain documentation throughout transit to preserve frozen state and prevent melting into HTS 0309.90.50
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