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HS 0306.17Agriculture

HS Code for Frozen Vannamei Shrimp (HS 0306.17)

Litopenaeus vannamei accounts for ~80% of farmed shrimp trade. Priced on count (16/20 to 71/90 per lb) and grade (HLSO, PDTO, PD, cooked). US anti-dumping duties on India, Ecuador, Vietnam and Indonesia; EU tests for nitrofurans and chloramphenicol at every consignment.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules2 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
0306.17Frozen shrimps and prawns, other
0306.16Frozen coldwater shrimps
1605.29Prepared/preserved shrimps, other
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
United States
0% MFN + AD
AD duties 0-10% depending on origin/company; countervailing 3-7% (2024 review).
European Union
12% MFN
0% under GSP+/EBA for many origins.
Japan
0-5%

Worked landed-cost example

1 x 40'RF (~26 MT) HLSO 26/30 count, FOB Guayaquil USD 6.10/kg, CIF Los Angeles

FOBUSD 158,600
Freight + insuranceUSD 7,200
CIFUSD 165,800
US MFN dutyUSD 0
AD/CVD deposit (~6%)USD 9,948
US landed USD 175,748 - AD deposit refundable pending annual review.
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Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU Reg 2023/915 - chloramphenicol MRPL 0.3 μg/kg, nitrofurans 1 μg/kg.
  • · US FDA seafood HACCP (21 CFR 123).
  • · BAP / ASC certifications increasingly required by retailers.
Top exporting countries
  • · India
  • · Ecuador
  • · Vietnam
  • · Indonesia
  • · Thailand

Frequently asked questions

Why HLSO vs PDTO price gap?

PDTO (peeled, deveined, tail-on) trades USD 0.80-1.30/kg above HLSO because processing yield is 60-65% - the buyer pays for the shell you no longer receive.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for agriculture.

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Vietnam →
VAT · 10% standard, 5% reduced, 0% export
Import into Japan →
Consumption Tax (JCT) · 10% standard / 8% reduced (food, newspapers)
Import into Indonesia →
PPN (VAT) + PPh 22 (income tax prepayment) · PPN 11% (12% planned); PPh 22 2.5% (with API) or 7.5% (no API)

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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