0306.17.00.08 - Count size (headless weight) 56-66 per kg (26-30s)

This HTS category, 0306.17.00.08, specifically classifies frozen, shell-on shrimp and prawns that are farmed and imported under statistical note 1 to Chapter 3. The defining characteristic of this subcategory is its count size, measured by the number of headless shrimp or prawns per kilogram, which falls within the range of 56 to 66 units (corresponding to a 26-30s count). This precise sizing is critical for customs declarations and duty assessments.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling categories primarily by its specific count size range. For instance, it is distinct from 0306.17.00.07, which covers shrimp and prawns with a count size of 46-55 per kg (21-25s), and from 0306.17.00.10, which encompasses those with a count size of 67-88 per kg (31-40s). Each sibling category represents a distinct size grading, allowing for precise tariff application based on the product's commercial size.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the classification is finalized at this level based on the specified criteria: frozen, shell-on, farmed shrimp and prawns falling within the 56-66 count size per kilogram (26-30s). Importers must ensure their product meets all these requirements, including the conditions stipulated by statistical note 1 to Chapter 3, to accurately classify their goods.