Cooked Shrimp Meat Bulk Packs
Bulk packs of cooked shrimp meat (peeled, deveined, tail-off), frozen without airtight containers, tracked via statistical note 1 under HTS 1605.21.10.50. Ideal for foodservice further processing into salads or appetizers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If raw peeled/deveined frozen blocks
Raw processing keeps products in unprepared frozen crustaceans of Chapter 3.
If mixed with crab or lobster meat
Prepared mixtures of crustaceans classify under other crustacean subheadings.
If preserved in vinegar or sauce
Acid-preserved shrimp move to Chapter 20 preserved vegetables/nuts category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use bulk master carton labeling distinguishing from retail packs to maintain 'other' classification
• Maintain cold chain documentation; temperature excursions trigger FDA import alerts for seafood
• Confirm no added preservatives beyond cooking; chemical treatments may shift to subheading 1605.21.05
Related Products under HTS 1605.21.10.50
Frozen Cooked Shrimp Peeled and Deveined
These are shrimp that have been cooked, peeled, deveined, and frozen, not packed in airtight containers, qualifying under HTS 1605.21.10.50 per statistical note 1 for shrimp imports subject to section 609 regulations. The product is prepared or preserved crustaceans, specifically shrimp, meeting U.S. import tracking requirements.
Breaded Butterfly Shrimp Tail-On
Breaded shrimp prepared by butterflying, coating with breadcrumbs, precooking, and freezing without airtight packaging, tracked under HTS 1605.21.10.50 per statistical note 1. This preserved shrimp product is ready for quick frying, fitting the 'other' prepared crustaceans category.
IQF Cooked Shrimp 26/30 Count
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) cooked shrimp sized 26-30 per pound, not in airtight containers, imported following statistical note 1 under HTS 1605.21.10.50. These preserved shrimp are peeled, deveined, and ready-to-eat after thawing.
Tempura Battered Shrimp Fritters
Pre-fried tempura-style battered shrimp, frozen in bulk non-airtight bags per statistical note 1, classified under HTS 1605.21.10.50. These prepared crustaceans are partially cooked and breaded for Asian cuisine applications.
Popcorn Shrimp Fully Cooked
Small bite-sized fully cooked popcorn shrimp, IQF frozen in non-airtight bulk, imported per statistical note 1 under HTS 1605.21.10.50. These breaded preserved shrimp are popular for appetizers.
Shrimp Cocktail Meat 51/60 Size
Cooked, peeled shrimp sized 51-60 per pound, frozen for cocktail applications, non-airtight per statistical note 1 under HTS 1605.21.10.50. Preserved without sauce for versatile use.