1605.29.10.10/Frozen Gulf White Shrimp Peeled and Deveined/Japan

Frozen Gulf White Shrimp Peeled and Deveined from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• 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