Seafood (Shrimp, Prawns & Fish) — US Import Duty from India

India → USA corridor · MFN tariff rates · Updated for 2026 HTS

India is the largest exporter of shrimp to the US. Frozen vannamei shrimp, tiger prawns, and fish fillets are exported in significant quantities. Most seafood enters the US at 0% duty, but FDA inspection, HACCP certification, and cold-chain documentation are mandatory.

Typical US import duty rate (India origin)
0%–15%

Most frozen shrimp and prawns enter at 0% duty. Some prepared or preserved shrimp (1605) are dutiable at up to 15%. Verify the exact HTS code — the preparation method matters significantly.

Common HS codes for Seafood (Shrimp, Prawns & Fish)

HS code Description Look up exact rate
0306.17 Shrimps and prawns — frozen (Penaeidae) Look up
0306.16 Cold-water shrimps and prawns — frozen (Pandalus, Crangon) Look up
0303.89 Fish, frozen — other Look up
1605.21 Shrimps and prawns — not in airtight containers, prepared or preserved Look up

These are the most common 6-digit or 8-digit codes for this category. The exact code for your product may differ — use the free HS code lookup tool to classify your specific item.

US import compliance checklist

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FDA Prior Notice
US Food and Drug Administration
File 8 hours before ocean vessel arrival.
Required
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FDA HACCP compliance
US Food and Drug Administration
Seafood processors must have a HACCP plan and records. FDA inspects Indian facilities regularly.
Required
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FDA food facility registration
US Food and Drug Administration
Processing / cold-store facility must be FDA-registered.
Required
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Cold-chain documentation
US Customs and Border Protection
Temperature logs and cold-chain certificates reduce risk of FDA holds on arrival.
Check

🔴 Required items must be in place before CBP will release the shipment. This list is guidance — always verify with your customs broker.

Calculating your full landed cost

The duty rate is only one part of your total cost to land goods in a US warehouse. A complete landed cost also includes:

  • Freight — ocean or air freight from India to the US port of entry
  • Insurance — typically 0.5%–1% of cargo value
  • Customs broker fee — USD 75–250 per entry for a standard shipment
  • ISF filing — Importer Security Filing, USD 25–35 per ocean shipment
  • Destination charges — THC, delivery order fee, drayage

The duty rate shown above applies to the customs value (CIF value — cost + insurance + freight to the US port). Misunderstanding the duty base is one of the most common import cost errors.

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