0306.17.00.42 - Not farmed

This HTS classification, 0306.17.00.42, specifically covers frozen shrimps and prawns that are peeled and have not been farmed. The "not farmed" designation is crucial, indicating that these crustaceans are wild-caught rather than being raised in aquaculture facilities. This distinction is important for customs authorities to track the origin and trade of seafood products.

This category is differentiated from its sibling, 0306.17.00.41, solely by its origin: 0306.17.00.41 applies to farmed (aquaculture) shrimp and prawns, whereas this category is for those harvested from natural environments. Both classifications apply to peeled, frozen, and other types of shrimps and prawns within the broader context of chapter 3, but the method of procurement dictates their separate tariff treatments.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification under 0306.17.00.42 rests on confirming that the imported product is indeed shrimp or prawn, that it is presented in a frozen state, that it has been peeled, and most importantly, that it is of wild-caught origin, not originating from any form of aquaculture.