0306.16.00.06 - Count size (headless weight) 33-45 per kg (15-20s)

This HTS classification, 0306.16.00.06, specifically designates frozen cold-water shrimps and prawns (of the genera Pandalus spp. and Crangon crangon) that are presented shell-on and imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to Chapter 3. The defining characteristic for this subcategory is the count size, measured by the number of headless pieces per kilogram. This specific code applies to those where the headless weight yields a count of 33 to 45 individual shrimp or prawns per kilogram, often referred to as 15-20s.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling categories by a precise numerical range for the count size. For instance, it is differentiated from 0306.16.00.03, which covers smaller counts (less than 33 per kg), and from 0306.16.00.09, which encompasses larger counts (46-55 per kg). The count size is a critical factor for customs valuation and is directly indicative of the individual shrimp or prawn size.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, it has no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is fully defined by the criteria of being frozen, cold-water origin (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), shell-on, imported as per statistical note 1, and falling within the specific count size range of 33-45 headless per kilogram. Importers must ensure all these conditions are met for accurate classification.