Live, Fresh, or Chilled Shrimps and Prawns, Other Than Cold-Water

If live shrimp die in transit, they may no longer qualify as 'live' and could be reclassified as fresh or chilled non-live product. While both conditions fall within heading 030636, the distinction between lines 0306360000 and 0306360020 may be affected. More importantly, mortality can trigger FDA examination for decomposition or adulteration, potentially resulting in refusal of entry.

Antidumping and countervailing duty orders on warm-water shrimp have historically targeted frozen farmed product; live and fresh shrimp may fall outside the scope of existing orders, but importers should obtain a formal scope ruling from the Department of Commerce if there is any ambiguity about whether their specific product and origin combination is covered. Do not assume exclusion without written confirmation.