0306.17.00.19 - Count size (headless weight) 33-45 per kg (15-20s)

This HTS classification, 0306.17.00.19, pertains to frozen shrimps and prawns that are not farmed, are imported with the shell intact, and meet a specific size criterion. Specifically, these are counted by weight, with a range of 33 to 45 individual units (headless weight) per kilogram, which is equivalent to a count of 15 to 20 shrimps or prawns per pound. This detailed count size is a primary determinant for classification within this subcategory.

The distinction of 0306.17.00.19 from its sibling categories lies solely in the precise count size. For instance, 0306.17.00.17 covers smaller count sizes (less than 33 per kg), while categories like 0306.17.00.20 and subsequent codes account for progressively larger count sizes. Therefore, accurate enumeration and weight measurement of the individual headless shrimps or prawns are critical to correctly place goods within this specific classification.

As this classification represents a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is definitive based on the physical characteristics of the frozen, shell-on, non-farmed shrimp or prawn, and its specific count size within the designated range.