0306.16.00 - Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon)

This HTS category, 0306.16.00, specifically covers frozen cold-water shrimps and prawns. The defining characteristic here is the species, namely those belonging to the genera *Pandalus* and *Crangon crangon*. These are distinguished from other shrimp and prawn classifications by their specific species and origin in colder waters, differentiating them from the broader "Other shrimps and prawns" category (0306.17.00).

Within the broader group of frozen crustaceans, this subcategory is situated alongside other frozen seafood like rock lobster, sea crawfish, lobsters, crabs, and Norway lobsters, all of which are distinct due to their biological families and morphology. The focus on frozen *Pandalus* and *Crangon crangon* ensures precise classification for trade purposes.

Further refinement within this category is provided by its subcategories. These subdivisions distinguish between whether the shrimp and prawns are imported shell-on, or if they have been peeled. The distinction is often based on preparation methods and intended end-use, with specific import requirements noted for shell-on varieties.