• World's #1 farmed shrimp species — Litopenaeus vannamei (whiteleg / Pacific white shrimp)
• PDTO format: Peeled + Deveined + Tail-On — ready to cook, attractive presentation
• Raw, individually quick-frozen (IQF); free-flowing, no clumping
• Count-graded: 16/20 – 90/100 per lb (per-kg counts on request)
• Glaze 5–20% (100% net weight / 0% glaze available)
• Farmed → ASC / BAP / GLOBALG.A.P. available on request (MSC not applicable — not wild-caught)
• Clean-label (no STP / sulfite) and antibiotic-free programs available
• Year-round supply from multi-origin program; 24-month frozen shelf life at −18 °C

• Shrimp cocktails, appetizers, and plated entrées (tail-on for visual appeal)
• Pasta, stir-fries, salads, rice bowls, and skewers
• Foodservice portion packs and high-end retail bags (1 lb / 2 lb)
• Further processing into marinades, cooked, or breaded SKUs
• Sushi / sashimi-adjacent and Asian preparations (e.g., ebi, tempura bases)

• Certifications: HACCP, BRC, HALAL, ISO 22000, FDA registration, EU Reg. 853/2004 approved, antibiotic-free. Sustainability: ASC / BAP / GLOBALG.A.P. available on request (legitimately applicable to aquaculture; MSC does not apply to farmed shrimp).
• Packaging: Retail poly bags (1 lb / 2 lb / 5 lb), foodservice 1 kg / 2 kg bags, bulk 10 kg master cartons; private-label OEM available.
• Shelf life: 24 months at −18 °C (unopened). HS code: 0306.17 (frozen shrimps and prawns, whether in shell or not, cooked or not — covers raw frozen vannamei PDTO; breaded / marinated / battered shifts to Chapter 16 / 1605. Verify against destination tariff line).

• Store at −18 °C or below. Avoid temperature fluctuation.
• Thaw under refrigeration or in cold water; drain before cooking. Cook thoroughly before serving.
• Shelf life: 24 months from production date under proper frozen storage.

A. Procurement / Trade

A1. What is the MOQ and lead time?
MOQ is typically 1 × 20' reefer container (~9–10 MT in 10 kg cartons) or 1 × 40' HC reefer (~18–24 MT). Lead time ~15–30 days after order confirmation and deposit, subject to count grade, glaze, retail vs. bulk pack, and certification (e.g., ASC/BAP). Main loading ports: Fuzhou / Xiamen / Qingdao, China, with multi-origin (Ecuador / India / Vietnam / Indonesia) available on request.

A2. What incoterms and payment terms do you offer?
We trade on FOB / CIF / CFR. Payment is typically T/T (30% deposit, 70% against B/L copy) or confirmed L/C at sight for qualified buyers.

A3. Can different products be mixed in one container, and do you offer OEM?
Yes. Mixed loading with other frozen seafood is available subject to compatible storage temperature and carton dimensions. We also support OEM, private label, and custom spec (count grade, glaze %, retail / foodservice / bulk pack, labeling, clean-label vs. treated).

B. Documents / Compliance

B1. What documents accompany each shipment?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Health Certificate, Certificate of Analysis (COA), HALAL (if applicable), Certificate of Origin, and antibiotic / microbiology / heavy-metal analysis. EU establishment number and FDA registration issued where required.

B2. Which certifications apply to this product?
HACCP and HALAL as standard; BRC, ISO 22000, FDA registration, and EU Reg. 853/2004 available on request. For sustainability, ASC / BAP / GLOBALG.A.P. are available on request for the farmed origin (see D2).

B3. What is the country of origin and how is traceability managed?
Country of origin: China (CN) as standard, with a multi-origin program (Ecuador / India / Vietnam / Indonesia) available on request. Each carton carries a batch code tracing back to the specific farm / processing lot for full farm-to-container traceability, including antibiotic-residue screening.

C. Specs / Logistics

C1. What species and form are supplied?
Species: Litopenaeus vannamei (whiteleg / Pacific white shrimp), farm-raised. Form: PDTO — Peeled, Deveined, Tail-On (body shell removed, vein cleaned, tail fan retained).

C2. What freeze type, count grades, and glaze apply?
IQF (individually quick-frozen, free-flowing). Count grades 16/20 – 90/100 per lb (per-kg counts on request). Glaze 5–20% (100% net weight / 0% glaze available). Clean-label (no phosphate / sulfite) or standard treatment options.

C3. What packaging and shelf life apply?
Retail poly bags (1 / 2 / 5 lb), foodservice 1 kg / 2 kg bags, bulk 10 kg master cartons; OEM available. Shelf life 24 months at −18 °C (unopened). HS code 0306.17 (frozen shrimps and prawns; breaded / marinated → 1605).

D. Technical Clarification

D1. Which shrimp species is this, and how is it different from black tiger / coldwater prawn?
This product is Litopenaeus vannamei (whiteleg / vannamei shrimp), a warmwater penaeid farmed species — distinct from black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) and from coldwater prawns (Pandalus / Pandalopsis). They differ in species, price tier, meat texture, and supply chain; confirm the Latin name on the contract and invoice to receive the graded species you priced and avoid substitution.

D2. Is ASC / BAP used here, and why not MSC?
Vannamei is 100% farm-raised (there is no wild-caught commercial fishery for this species), so ASC / BAP / GLOBALG.A.P. are the legitimately applicable sustainability certifications (they certify responsible aquaculture). MSC applies only to wild-capture fisheries and does not apply to farmed shrimp — a product labeled MSC for vannamei would be incorrect. The real compliance point for shrimp is antibiotic-residue screening and clean-label (no phosphate / sulfite) options, which we support.

D3. What does PDTO mean vs. PUD / PD, and how is count graded?
PDTO = Peeled + Deveined + Tail-On (body shell off, vein out, tail fan on for presentation). Comparisons: PUD = Peeled, Undeveined; PD / P&D = Peeled, Deveined, Tail-Off. Count is the number of pieces per unit weight — per pound (U.S. standard: 16/20, 21/25, 26/30, 31/40, 41/50, …) or per kilogram (EU / Asia); always confirm the count basis in writing, as 21/25 per lb is a different size than 21/25 per kg.