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Frozen Cooked Shrimp Peeled and Deveined

Frozen cooked shrimp that have been peeled and deveined, prepared for direct consumption without airtight packaging. This product falls under HTS 1605.21.10.30 as other prepared or preserved shrimps not in airtight containers, specifically frozen and subject to the statistical note on shrimp imports.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.17.00Same rate: 37.5%

If raw frozen, not prepared or preserved

Raw frozen shrimps are classified under Chapter 3 as unprocessed, moving to heading 0306 for shelled or peeled frozen crustaceans.

1605.21Same rate: 37.5%

If packed in airtight containers

Shrimps in airtight containers like cans or vacuum-sealed pouches shift to subheading 1605.21.40.

1605.29.10.10Same rate: 37.5%

If from specific species like prawns not qualifying as 'other'

Certain prawn varieties may fall under 1605.29 if not covered by the 'shrimps and prawns' common name alignment in subheading note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify compliance with section 609 of Public Law 101-162 requiring proof that shrimp are not harvested using forced labor

• Provide detailed documentation on species, processing method, and freezing date to meet statistical note 1 requirements

• Ensure FDA prior notice filing and check for any country-specific restrictions on shrimp imports