0306.16.00.21 - Count size (headless weight) 111-132 per kg (51-60s) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 0306.16.00.21, specifically classifies frozen cold-water shrimps and prawns that are sold shell-on and meet a particular size specification. The defining characteristic for inclusion in this subcategory is the count size, where there are between 111 and 132 headless individuals per kilogram, which corresponds to approximately 51 to 60 "s" size (shrimp count size) when expressed in that common industry measurement. These are products that have been individually frozen for preservation and are typically imported under specific statistical reporting requirements for this chapter.
The distinction of this category from its siblings lies entirely in the precise count size of the frozen, shell-on cold-water shrimps and prawns. Each sibling category represents a different range of product size, measured by the number of headless shrimp per kilogram or the equivalent "s" size. For example, 0306.16.00.03 covers much larger shrimp (fewer per kg), while 0306.16.00.09 would cover shrimp of a medium size. This meticulous breakdown by count size is crucial for statistical analysis and for applying any specific duties or trade measures that may be linked to product size.
As a leaf node in the HTS structure, this classification does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification of a particular shipment of frozen cold-water shrimps and prawns into this category relies solely on meeting the described criteria: being frozen, cold-water species, shell-on, and falling within the 111-132 headless count per kilogram (51-60s) range. Importers and customs brokers must carefully verify the count size information provided by the exporter to ensure accurate classification.