Frozen Indian White Shrimp Tail-Off
Tail-off, peeled, deveined frozen shrimp from Indian farms (Fenneropenaeus indicus), prepared for export. HTS 1605.29.10.10 applies to these frozen prepared shrimp imports per statistical note 1 and section 609. Excludes Chapter 3 live/fresh forms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-cooked and sold as ready-to-eat
Cooked prepared shrimp not NESO may shift if fitting specific cooked subheadings, but generally stay 1605.29 unless breaded.
If cold-smoked rather than simply frozen
Smoked or otherwise flavored preparations exceed basic freezing, potentially moving out of Chapter 3/16 norms.
If in consumer-ready trays with sauce
Retail sets with additives/sauces classify as other preparations in 1605.29.50.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure farm-to-freezer traceability docs for section 609 audits, especially from high-risk origins like India
• Label blocks with production date, species code, and processor info per FDA seafood regs
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'raw' to prevent reclassification and duties under Chapter 3
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