Frozen Argentine Red Shrimp Deveined from China

Deveined and frozen Pleoticus muelleri shrimp from Argentina, IQF for foodservice. Under HTS 1605.29.10.10 for frozen other shrimp/prawns prepared but not airtight-packed, with statistical note 1 section 609 compliance. Not classified as raw frozen in Chapter 3.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Attach third-party verification reports for section 609 compliance from accredited auditors to speed CBP review

Specify block-frozen vs IQF in entry docs to match statistical note 1 categories accurately

Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species and origin to avoid penalties