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    0306.17.00

    Other shrimps and prawns

    This code covers imports of various fish and crustaceans, specifically frozen shrimp categorized by shell-on/peeled presentation and count size, for statistical reporting purposes. Use this code when classifying these imports to ensure accurate duty treatment and proper placement within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

    Other shrimps and prawns

    Detailed information for HTS Code 0306.17.00

    This section of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or smoked fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates. The code 0306 specifically addresses crustaceans, whether in shell or not, and includes various preparations like frozen shrimp. Numerous subdivisions exist within 0306, qualified by whether the crustaceans are in shell or peeled, and further categorized by count size (grams per kilogram), and whether they are farmed or wild-caught—choose the appropriate statistical suffix based on these characteristics to accurately classify the import. Statistical Note 1 indicates that imports of shrimp are subject to specific US legal requirements under section 609 of Public Law 101-162.

    ChapterChapter 3 - Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
    SectionSection I - Live Animals; Animal Products

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    General Duty

    Free

    Standard trade partners (NTR)

    Special Duty

    N/A

    Eligible FTA or preference programs

    The general duty rate for heading 0306.17 (frozen shrimp and prawns) is 3.5% ad valorem. However, specific rates also apply: 0% for certain developing countries benefiting from trade preference programs like Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), and potentially reduced or zero rates under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with countries like Australia, Chile, or Colombia, contingent upon meeting rules of origin requirements. These special rates would apply to the subdivisions (0306.17.00.16, 0306.17.00.17, etc.) based on the country of origin and applicable trade agreement. Duty is assessed based on the net weight in kilograms, and statistical reporting is also required. Specific FTA rates are not specified in the provided document.

    Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free

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    Code subdivisions

    0306.17.00.04

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Farmed: > Count size (headless weight) less than 33 per kg (15s)

    0306.17.00.05

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Farmed: > Count size (headless weight) 33-45 per kg (15-20s)

    0306.17.00.07

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Farmed: > Count size (headless weight) 46-55 per kg (21-25s)

    0306.17.00.08

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Farmed: > Count size (headless weight) 56-66 per kg (26-30s)

    0306.17.00.10

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Farmed: > Count size (headless weight) 67-88 per kg (31-40s)

    0306.17.00.11

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Farmed: > Count size (headless weight) 89-110 per kg (41-50s)

    0306.17.00.13

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Farmed: > Count size (headless weight) 111-132 per kg (51-60s)

    0306.17.00.14

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Farmed: > Count size (headless weight) 133-154 per kg (61-70s)

    0306.17.00.16

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Farmed: > Count size (headless weight) more than 154 per kg (70s)

    0306.17.00.17

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Not farmed: > Count size (headless weight) less than 33 per kg (15s)

    0306.17.00.19

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Not farmed: > Count size (headless weight) 33-45 per kg (15-20s)

    0306.17.00.20

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Not farmed: > Count size (headless weight) 46-55 per kg (21-25s)

    0306.17.00.22

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Not farmed: > Count size (headless weight) 56-66 per kg (26-30s)

    0306.17.00.23

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Not farmed: > Count size (headless weight) 67-88 per kg (31-40s)

    0306.17.00.25

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Not farmed: > Count size (headless weight) 89-110 per kg (41-50s)

    0306.17.00.26

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Not farmed: > Count size (headless weight) 111-132 per kg (51-60s)

    0306.17.00.28

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Not farmed: > Count size (headless weight) 133-154 per kg (61-70s)

    0306.17.00.29

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Not farmed: > Count size (headless weight) more than 154 per kg (70s)

    0306.17.00.41

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Peeled, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Farmed

    0306.17.00.42

    Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Other shrimps and prawns > Peeled, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter: > Not farmed

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    Chapter & section notes

    Chapter notes

    Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 3 FISH AND CRUSTACEANS, MOLLUSCS AND OTHER AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES I 3-1 Note 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) Mammals of heading 0106; (b) Meat of mammals of heading 0106 (heading 0208 or 0210); (c) Fish (including livers, roes and milt thereof) or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, dead and unfit or unsuitable for human consumption by reason of either their species or their condition (chapter 5); flours, meals or pellets of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption (heading 2301); or (d) Caviar or caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs (heading 1604). 2. In this chapter the term "pellets" means products which have been agglomerated either directly by compression or by the addition of a small quantity of binder. 3. Headings 0305 to 0308 do not cover flours, meals and pellets, fit for human consumption (heading 0309). Additional U.S. Note 1. Certain fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates are provided for in chapter 98. Statistical Note 1. Imports of shrimp or products of shrimp are subject to the provisions of section 609 of Public Law 101-162 of November 21, 1989 (16 U.S.C. 1537 note). Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes I 3-2

    Section notes

    SECTION I LIVE ANIMALS; ANIMAL PRODUCTS I-1 Notes 1. Any reference in this section to a particular genus or species of an animal, except where the context otherwise requires, includes a reference to the young of that genus or species. 2. Except where the context otherwise requires, throughout the tariff schedule any reference to "dried" products also covers products which have been dehydrated, evaporated or freeze-dried. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes I-2 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes

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