Shrimp Skewers
Pre-cooked shrimp threaded on wooden skewers, frozen, sometimes with seasoning. Classified in HTS 1605.29.10 as other prepared shrimp products.
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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 skewers sold separately as utensils
Wooden skewers alone classify as hand tools/utensils in Chapter 82.
If plastic-wrapped ≤680g units
Immediate plastic containers under weight limit use 1605.29.20.
If dried on skewers
Dehydrated skewered shrimp may shift to Chapter 7 dried leguminous products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare skewers as presentation aids, not changing primary classification
• Test for moisture content to confirm 'prepared' status vs. frozen raw
• Include allergen labeling for shellfish in import documentation
Related Products under HTS 1605.29.10
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.
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
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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.
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.