Breaded Frozen Butterfly Shrimp from Mexico
Frozen shrimp that have been butterflied (split along the vein), coated in a crispy breading made from wheat flour and seasonings, and prepared for quick cooking. Classified under HTS 1605.21.10.20 as breaded shrimp not in airtight containers, frozen, and imported per statistical note 1 on shrimp products. The breading and freezing process qualifies it as a prepared crustacean product.
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Import Tips
• Verify compliance with Section 609 of P.L. 101-162 requiring certification that shrimp are not harvested by slave labor; include documentary evidence
• Provide detailed commercial invoice specifying breading composition, net weight, and confirmation of frozen state not in airtight containers
• Avoid misclassification as raw frozen shrimp (0306.17); ensure labeling clearly indicates breaded and prepared status to prevent reclassification