Shrimp & prawn export from Bangladesh to Denmark
Bagda black tiger and golda freshwater prawn from the Khulna and Satkhira belt, graded to standard count sizes and shipped frozen in reefer. On the Denmark lane, clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP.
| HS code | 0306.17 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (reefer) |
| Transit time | 28-34 days |
| Gateways | Copenhagen (CPH) air; Aarhus sea |
| Temperature | -25 C core |
| Packing | 2 kg inner block x 5 per 10 kg master carton |
| Minimum order | 1 x 20 ft reefer |
| Season | Year round, peak March to September |
| Entry system | TRACES NT and CHED-PP |
| Regulator | Fodevarestyrelsen (Danish Veterinary and Food Administration) |
Compliance route into Denmark
TRACES NT pre-notification
CHED-PP raised before arrival with certificate references supplied by us.
Approved establishment for fishery products
Fish and fishery products must come from an establishment listed for export to the EU, with a signed health certificate from the competent authority.
REX origin declaration
GSP preference through our REX registration.
Danish labelling
Danish-language retail labelling with origin, allergen and storage information.
Why this lane works for shrimp & prawn
Denmark buyers on this line are typically seafood importers, ethnic grocery wholesalers, halal retail suppliers. On the sea (reefer) route the consignment is 28-34 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 24 months at -18 c or colder leaves ample selling time on arrival. Supply runs year round, so a standing weekly or fortnightly booking is straightforward to hold.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Shrimp & prawn product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Denmark market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- CHED reference from TRACES NT
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does shrimp & prawn need to enter Denmark?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration), Phytosanitary certificate, CHED reference from TRACES NT. Clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP, administered by Fodevarestyrelsen (Danish Veterinary and Food Administration).
What is the minimum order on this lane?
1 x 20 ft reefer. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
28-34 days on the sea (reefer) route, plus clearance at Copenhagen (CPH) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.