0306.17.00.05 - Count size (headless weight) 33-45 per kg (15-20s)

This HTS classification covers frozen shrimp and prawns that are imported in their shell and have been farmed. Specifically, this category applies to farmed shrimp and prawns where the count size, based on headless weight, ranges from 33 to 45 individuals per kilogram (equivalent to 15 to 20 "s" count). This precise count size is a key determinant for classification within this subcategory.

The distinguishing feature of this classification lies in its specific size range. It differentiates from sibling categories based on variations in the count size per kilogram. For instance, 0306.17.00.04 covers smaller shrimp and prawns (less than 33 per kg), while 0306.17.00.07 and subsequent categories include progressively larger sizes. Therefore, accurate measurement and reporting of the count size are essential for correct classification.

As a leaf node in the HTS classification system, 0306.17.00.05 does not have further subcategories. All goods meeting the criteria of being frozen, farmed, shell-on shrimp or prawns with a count size of 33-45 per kg (headless weight) will be classified under this specific code. The classification hinges on the combination of origin (farmed), processing (frozen, shell-on), and the precise count size specification.