0306.36.00 - Other shrimps and prawns

This HTS category, 0306.36.00, specifically classifies "Other shrimps and prawns" that are live, fresh, or chilled. This designation encompasses a broad range of shrimp and prawn species that do not fall under more specific subheadings within the crustaceans chapter. The key defining characteristic for this classification is the state of the product: live, fresh, or chilled.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. For example, 0306.35.00 covers "Cold-water shrimps and prawns" of specific genera like Pandalus and Crangon. Therefore, 0306.36.00 would typically include warm-water species or any other shrimp and prawn species not explicitly listed under more granular sibling headings. The classification relies on identifying the specific species and confirming it is not covered elsewhere before defaulting to this broader category for other shrimp and prawns in a live, fresh, or chilled state.

The subcategories within 0306.36.00 provide further distinctions based on whether the product is imported shell-on or peeled, with specific reference to statistical note 1 of this chapter. This indicates that the processing state (with or without shell) and adherence to certain import guidelines are crucial for accurate classification at this level. Importers must carefully consider these factors to ensure correct reporting for duty and statistical purposes.