HS Code for Fresh cold-water prawns

The classification of fresh cold-water prawns under HS code 0306.35 is highly specific to the biological species and the temperature of the habitat from which they are harvested. Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System covers aquatic animals, and heading 0306 is dedicated to crustaceans. Within this heading, the system distinguishes between various types of shrimps and prawns based on their species and state of preservation. Subheading 0306.35 is strictly reserved for 'Cold-water shrimps and prawns' of the species Pandalus spp. and Crangon crangon. These species are typically found in the colder waters of the Northern Hemisphere. To be classified here, the prawns must be live, fresh, or chilled. They can be presented either in shell or shelled. This specific code is used by customs authorities to monitor trade in these specific northern species, which are often subject to different environmental regulations and fishing quotas than tropical warm-water species.

Products Included

• Fresh Northern prawns (Pandalus borealis)
• Chilled brown shrimp (Crangon crangon)
• Live Pandalus montagui (Aesop shrimp)
• Fresh deep-water prawns (Pandalus spp.)
• Chilled cold-water prawns, shelled or in shell

Common Misclassification

Cold-water prawns are most often misclassified under HS code 0306.36, which is the category for 'other' live, fresh, or chilled shrimps and prawns (typically warm-water species like Penaeus spp.). Another common error is using 0306.16, which is the code for frozen cold-water prawns. It is critical to identify the species correctly; if the prawn is not Pandalus spp. or Crangon crangon, it cannot be classified under 0306.35 regardless of the water temperature where it was caught.

FAQ

What is the HS code for fresh cold-water prawns?

The HS code for live, fresh, or chilled cold-water prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon) is 0306.35.

Does this code include warm-water tiger prawns?

No, tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon) are warm-water species and are classified under HS code 0306.36 if fresh or chilled.