Frozen Argentine Red Shrimp Deveined from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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