Dried, Salted, Brined, or Smoked Shrimps & Prawns

The US schedule distinguishes shell-on preserved shrimp (0306950020) from peeled preserved shrimp (0306950040), with a catch-all NESOI line for other forms. The physical condition at the time of importation — not the condition after processing — determines which line applies, so importers should confirm the product's shell status in the commercial documentation.

The US has maintained antidumping duty orders on frozen warmwater shrimp from several countries for many years. Importers of dried or preserved shrimp should verify whether those orders extend to their specific product form and country of origin, as scope rulings can include or exclude preserved presentations. Consulting a licensed customs broker or trade attorney before the first shipment is strongly recommended.