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.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If raw frozen, uncooked
Uncooked frozen shrimps are classified in Chapter 3 as live, fresh, or frozen crustaceans, not prepared or preserved.
If in airtight containers exceeding 680g
Products packed in airtight containers like cans or pouches over 680g total weight shift to subheading 1605.20.
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
Related Products under HTS 1605.29.10
Cocktail Shrimp Ring
Pre-cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp arranged in a plastic ring tray with cocktail sauce, ready-to-eat. Classified under HTS 1605.29.10 as prepared or preserved shrimps not fitting other specific subheadings like those in airtight containers.
Tempura Shrimp
Batter-dipped and pre-fried shrimp, frozen for frying or microwaving at home. This prepared shrimp product is covered by HTS 1605.29.10 as 'other' preserved crustaceans excluding those in specific container types.
Peeled Cooked Shrimp
Individually quick frozen, peeled, deveined, and steam-cooked shrimp sold in bulk bags. Falls under HTS 1605.29.10 for other prepared or preserved shrimps not in airtight containers.
Shrimp Skewers
Pre-cooked shrimp threaded on wooden skewers, frozen, sometimes with seasoning. Classified in HTS 1605.29.10 as other prepared shrimp products.
Butterfly Shrimp
Butterflied, breaded, and pre-fried shrimp tails, IQF for retail. HTS 1605.29.10 covers this as other preserved shrimps.
Popcorn Shrimp
Small, bite-sized breaded and pre-cooked shrimp pieces, frozen. This specialty prepared product is under HTS 1605.29.10 as other shrimps.