Import duty on frozen shrimp in the UK

HS code

0306.17

UK codes

UK import duty

12%

UK VAT

Source: UK Global Tariff (HMRC Trade Tariff service) · checked 2026-10-31

Frozen shrimps and prawns, other than cold-water species, are 0306.17.

UK commodity codes under 0306.17

UK commodity code	Description	Import duty	VAT
0306 17 91 00	Deepwater rose shrimps (parapenaeus longirostris)	12%	0%
0306 17 92	Shrimps of the genus penaeus 2 full 10-digit codes 0306 17 92 20 — Shrimps of the genus penaeus › Shrimps and prawns of the specie penaeus vannamei and penaeus monodon, whether in shell or not, not cooked, for processing 0306 17 92 90 — Shrimps of the genus penaeus › Other	12%	0%
0306 17 93 00	Shrimps of the family pandalidae, other than of the genus pandalus	12%	0%
0306 17 94 00	Shrimps of the genus crangon, other than of the species crangon crangon	12%	0%
0306 17 99	Other 2 full 10-digit codes 0306 17 99 10 — Other › Shrimps and prawns of the specie pleoticus muelleri, whether in shell or not, for processing 0306 17 99 90 — Other › Other	12%	0%

Import duty on frozen shrimp by country

Import into the US

Free

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Import into the UK

12%

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Import into the EU

12%

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How UK import charges work

The duty shown is the standard rate for goods from countries without a trade deal. Goods from a country with a UK trade agreement may pay less, or nothing, if they meet the rules of origin. A few products from certain countries also pay anti-dumping duties. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the UK commodity code for frozen shrimp?

It depends on the product’s details: 5 UK codes sit under HS 0306.17. The table on this page lists each one with its duty.

Q2What is the import duty on frozen shrimp in the UK?

Between 12%, depending on the exact code. Goods from countries with a trade agreement may pay less if they meet the rules of origin.

Q3Do I pay VAT on imported frozen shrimp?

Yes. Import VAT of 0% applies on top of duty. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

Q4Is the UK code the same as the US HTS code?

Only the first 6 digits (0306.17) are the same. The US adds its own digits and rates: see the US HTS code for frozen shrimp.

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