Indonesian Seafood HS Codes: 2025 Export Tariff Guide

A hands-on, step-by-step guide to classifying raw frozen peeled vannamei shrimp (PD/PUD/PDTO) from Indonesia in 2025—how to pick the correct HS6 and BTKI 8-digit code, what to write on the PEB, and how to verify US/EU/China tariffs in official databases.

If you ship shrimp, you’ve probably felt that tiny panic before a new lane opens. Is my HS code right? Will the duty be what the buyer expects? We’ve been there. As an Indonesian processor-exporter, we’ve classified and cleared thousands of tons of raw frozen peeled vannamei across the US, EU, China and more. Here’s the exact playbook we use in 2025 for PD, PUD and PDTO shrimp.

The 3 pillars of fast, accurate HS classification

Define the product like a customs officer would.

Commodity: Shrimp/prawns (vannamei, Penaeus/Litopenaeus vannamei).
Condition: Raw, frozen, not breaded or marinated.
Processing: Peeled (PD or PUD), tail-on or tail-off, deveined or not, IQF or block.
Evidence: Photos, processing flow, spec sheet, and labels matching the description.

Lock the HS6 first, then map to national codes.

HS Chapter 03 covers fish and crustaceans. Heading 0306 is crustaceans. Subheading 0306.17 is “Other shrimps and prawns, frozen.” That’s your HS6 for raw frozen warmwater shrimp, whether peeled or not, tail-on or tail-off, cooked by steaming/boiling or raw. If it’s breaded, marinated, battered or otherwise “prepared,” you leave Chapter 03 and go to Chapter 16 (usually 1605).
Cold-water shrimp, if that’s truly your species, go 0306.16. Most Indonesian exports are warmwater vannamei, so 0306.17 applies.

Mirror your buyer’s national code, but never change the HS6 logic to fit a tariff wish.

After you set 0306.17, you map to BTKI 2025 (Indonesia’s 8-digit code) and to the partner’s national code (US 10-digit HTSUS, EU CN/TARIC, China national tariff).

Practical takeaway: HS6 drives everything. Peeled vs shell-on and tail-on vs tail-off don’t change HS6 for raw frozen shrimp.

Week 1–2: “Validation” (get the facts, avoid the traps)

Here’s the thing. Most misclassifications start with vague specs.

Confirm species on documents. Use “Litopenaeus vannamei.” Don’t just write “shrimp.”
Make the processing explicit. Example: “Frozen raw peeled and deveined shrimp, tail-on (PDTO), IQF, size 21/25.” If undeveined, say it. If tail-off, say it.
Say “raw” and “not breaded” in the description if there’s any chance of confusion.

Why this matters: 3 out of 5 disputes we’ve seen were just because “raw vs cooked vs prepared” wasn’t crystal clear on the paperwork. Getting this right now saves days later.

Week 3–6: Classify once, then verify in official tariff systems

Step 1. Fix your HS6.

For Indonesian raw frozen peeled vannamei (PD, PUD, PDTO): HS 0306.17.

Step 2. Pick Indonesia’s BTKI 2025 8-digit.

Go to the INSW BTKI search. Use the official portal: https://www.insw.go.id.
Search “udang beku” or “vannamei” and filter under 0306.17.
Choose the 8-digit line for vannamei frozen shrimp. BTKI often has species-specific splits under 0306.17. Use the line that matches vannamei. If there’s a “cooked” or “prepared” option, that’s not your product.

Step 3. Map to the partner-country code and duty.

United States (HTSUS)

Use the official USITC HTS: https://hts.usitc.gov.
Query “0306.17”. Select the 10-digit line for frozen shrimp. The General rate of duty for 0306.17 is commonly Free for Indonesian origin in 2025. Confirm if any special programs or notes apply.
AD/CVD check. Search the USITC or Commerce AD/CVD databases for “frozen warmwater shrimp.” As of 2025, Indonesian shipments are not under an active US AD/CVD order for this product category, but we always verify before booking because scope rulings change. Ask your customs broker for a written confirmation from the AD/CVD message system.

European Union (CN/TARIC)

Use TARIC Consultation: https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/calculation-customs-duties/what-is-taric/taric-consultation_en.
Search CN 0306 17 00. Check the duty for country code ID (Indonesia). The standard third-country duty is typically 12 percent for frozen shrimp, peeled or not. Some importers use EU Autonomous Tariff Quotas for processing to obtain lower or zero duty, but these require end-use control and quota availability. If your buyer expects 0 percent, make sure they’ve secured the ATQ and documented it.

China (National Tariff / RCEP)

Use the China eTariff portal: https://www.etariff.customs.gov.cn (Chinese interface).
Look up 0306.17 for Indonesia. China’s MFN for frozen shrimp is often 5 percent, and ASEAN-China FTA or RCEP rates for Indonesian origin are frequently 0 percent for this line. Verify the 2025 preferential duty and rules of origin with the importer and confirm Form E or RCEP proof-of-origin requirements as applicable.

Practical takeaway: Verify in the official system for the importing country and capture screenshots with the date. It’s the fastest way to settle duty expectations. Export office desk with a laptop and tablet beside a chilled tray of peeled frozen shrimp, and a wall map showing luminous routes from Indonesia to the US, EU, and China, suggesting verification across markets.

Week 7–12: Scale to new lanes and bulletproof your PEB

When you repeat lanes, the bottleneck is rarely the HS6. It’s the paperwork consistency. Here’s the PEB pattern that’s worked for us.

On Indonesia’s PEB (Pemberitahuan Ekspor Barang), include:

BTKI 8-digit code under 0306.17 specific to vannamei.
Uraian barang example: “Udang vannamei beku, mentah, dikupas [PD/PUD/PDTO], [deveined/undeveined], [tail-on/tail-off], IQF, ukuran 26/30, tidak dibalut tepung/saus, bukan olahan.” Keep Bahasa terms clear and consistent with labels.
Packaging and net weight by carton and total.
HS6 reference on the commercial invoice: “HS 0306.17.” Partner-country code on the proforma if your buyer requests it.
If your buyer wants “cooked” shrimp, remember cooked by steaming/boiling is still Chapter 03. Breaded, battered, marinated, or mixed with other ingredients jumps you to Chapter 16.

Need a second set of eyes on your PEB description or BTKI pick? Just Contact us on whatsapp. We’re happy to sanity-check before you lodge.

Quick answers to the questions we get most

What’s the correct HS code for Indonesian frozen peeled and deveined vannamei in 2025?

HS6 is 0306.17. At BTKI 8-digit, choose the vannamei line under 0306.17 for frozen shrimp. The peeled and deveined state doesn’t change HS6.

Does tail-on vs tail-off (PUD vs PDTO) change the code?

Not at HS6. Tail presence and deveining are commercial specs that help describe the goods but don’t shift 0306.17 for raw frozen shrimp. They can matter for partner-country 8/10-digit splits. Always mirror your buyer’s required subheading.

How do I find the matching BTKI 2025 code and the HS6 my buyer needs?

Set HS6 first as 0306.17. Then use the INSW BTKI search to select the correct 8-digit for vannamei. Share HS6 with your buyer so they can map to their national code in HTSUS, CN/TARIC or China eTariff.

Are US import duties on Indonesian frozen peeled shrimp zero in 2025?

The US General rate for 0306.17 is typically Free for Indonesian origin. Confirm in the HTS portal and also check the AD/CVD databases for “frozen warmwater shrimp.” We verify both before quoting.

Where do I check the EU CN code and 2025 duty?

Use TARIC and search 0306 17 00. Expect a 12 percent third-country rate unless your buyer has an ATQ or other preferential program in place. Ask them for the quota details if they’re quoting 0 percent.

What exactly should I enter on the PEB for peeled shrimp?

A precise Bahasa description plus the BTKI 8-digit. Example: “Udang vannamei beku, mentah, dikupas PDTO, deveined, tail-on, IQF, 21/25, tidak dibalut, bukan olahan.” Match labels, invoice and packing list.

How do I avoid misclassifying cooked or breaded shrimp under Chapter 03 by mistake?

Remember: cooked by steaming/boiling can still be in 0306 if not otherwise prepared. Breaded, battered, marinated or mixed products go to Chapter 16. If in doubt, write “not breaded, not marinated” on the description and keep processing records handy.

Common mistakes we still see (and how to dodge them)

Letting the buyer’s duty target drive the code. Start with the legal text, not the quote.
Vague descriptions. Always say raw or cooked, peeled/unpeeled, tail-on/off, deveined/undeveined, IQF/block, and size grade.
Forgetting species on documents. “Vannamei” or the scientific name prevents 0306.16 vs 0306.17 confusion.
Assuming preferential duty without rules of origin. For China, RCEP/ACFTA only applies with proper origin docs.
Mixing prepared items in the same invoice line. Keep Chapter 03 items separate from any Chapter 16 lines.

Resources and next steps

Indonesia BTKI search: https://www.insw.go.id
US HTS Search (HTSUS): https://hts.usitc.gov
EU TARIC Consultation: https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/calculation-customs-duties/what-is-taric/taric-consultation_en
China eTariff: https://www.etariff.customs.gov.cn

If you’re sourcing PD/PUD/PDTO vannamei from Indonesia and want specs that line up cleanly with HS descriptions and buyer expectations, our team can help. We produce and export multiple formats under strict HACCP and cold-chain controls. See formats here: Frozen Shrimp (Black Tiger, Vannamei & Wild Caught). Or browse more species and cuts: View our products.

Final note from experience: HS codes and duty rates don’t live in spreadsheets. They live in the binding text and the current year’s tariff files. Spend five minutes in the official databases before every new lane. It’s the smallest effort that prevents the biggest headaches.