Breaded Frozen Shrimp

Fully cooked and breaded shrimp, individually quick frozen (IQF), prepared for retail consumption. This product falls under HTS 1605.29.10 as it consists of shrimps that are prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers, and classified as 'other' beyond basic boiled or steamed forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If raw frozen, uncooked

Uncooked frozen shrimps are classified in Chapter 3 as live, fresh, or frozen crustaceans, not prepared or preserved.

1605Same rate: 35%

If in airtight containers exceeding 680g

Products packed in airtight containers like cans or pouches over 680g total weight shift to subheading 1605.20.

2009.49.40Lower: 25% vs 35%

If made from shrimp processing by-products primarily

Shrimp-based preparations from heads/shells may classify under Chapter 20 for aquatic invertebrate juices or extracts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify compliance with Section 609 of Public Law 101-162 regarding shrimp harvest methods to avoid antidumping duties

Provide FDA prior notice and ensure lot traceability documentation for seafood safety

Label products accurately with species (e.g

Litopenaeus vannamei) to prevent misclassification