Frozen Black Tiger Shrimp Cooked and Peeled from China

Pre-cooked, peeled, and frozen black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) for convenience retail packs. This fits HTS 1605.29.10.10 as other frozen prepared/preserved shrimp (cooking counts as preparation), imported per statistical note 1 under section 609. Differentiated from uncooked fresh shrimp 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

Include cooking method and temperature logs in documentation to confirm preparation status without triggering reclassification

Use FDA prior notice for all seafood entries 2-8 hours before arrival to avoid detention

Monitor aggregate import volumes under statistical note 1 to prevent over-quota surcharges or scrutiny