Frozen Black Tiger Shrimp Cooked and Peeled from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

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

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