Frozen Gulf White Shrimp Peeled and Deveined
Frozen, peeled and deveined shrimp from the Gulf of Mexico species Litopenaeus setiferus, prepared for retail sale by cleaning and quick-freezing. This product falls under HTS 1605.29.10.10 as frozen prepared or preserved shrimp (not in airtight containers), imported in compliance with statistical note 1 tracking shrimp imports under section 609 regulations. It is not live, fresh, or simply chilled as per Chapter 3 exclusions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold unfrozen, peeled and deveined but not prepared/preserved
Fresh or chilled shelled shrimp remain in Chapter 3 as minimally processed aquatic invertebrates, not qualifying as 'prepared or preserved' under heading 1605.
If packed in airtight containers like retail cans or pouches
Shrimp in immediate airtight packaging shifts to subheading 1605.29.20, excluding them from the frozen bulk category of 1605.29.10.
If imported live, fresh, or chilled in shells without deveining
Unprocessed shrimp in shells fall under live/fresh/chilled crustaceans in heading 0303, prior to any preparation steps required for Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with section 609 of P.L. 101-162 requiring certification that shrimp are not harvested by slave labor; include Program 321 documentation if applicable
• Provide statistical note 1 reporting on species, origin, and harvest method via CBP entry summary to track aggregate imports
• Ensure product is labeled with country of origin, net weight, and FDA-required seafood HACCP plan details to prevent holds at port
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