Chapter 1605 — Customs Tariff Headings

1605.2Shrimps and prawns:

1605.30Lobster

1605.40Other crustaceans

1605.5Molluscs:

1605.6Other aquatic invertebrates:

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Products classified under Tariff item 16.05

Dungeness Crab Lump Meat in Glass Jars

Hand-picked lump meat from Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister), steamed and sealed in airtight glass jars with brine. This product is prepared and preserved crab meat, not mixed with other seafood, and falls under tariff item 1605.10.00 as crab prepared or preserved.

Jonah Crab Meat in Retort Pouches

Cooked Jonah crab (Cancer borealis) claw meat in flexible retort pouches that are hermetically sealed for airtight preservation. This is a prepared crab product, not mixed with other seafood, and is classified under tariff item 1605.10.00 as crab prepared or preserved.

King Crab Meat in Sterilized Cans

High-end king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) meat from legs, retort-sterilized and packed in airtight aluminum cans. This shelf-stable crab product is prepared and preserved, not mixed with other seafood, and falls under tariff item 1605.10.00 as crab.

Pasteurized Blue Crab Meat in Cans

Pasteurized blue crab meat (Callinectes sapidus) packed in airtight tin cans, ready for direct consumption or use in recipes like crab cakes. This is a prepared crab product, not mixed with other seafood, and falls under tariff item 1605.10.00 as crab prepared or preserved.

Red Rock Crab Pasteurized Meat in Tins

Pasteurized meat from red rock crab (Cancer productus), packed in small airtight tins for artisanal sales. This is a prepared crab product, not mixed with other seafood, and falls under tariff item 1605.10.00 as crab prepared or preserved.

Boiled Prawns

Shell-on boiled prawns, chilled and packed in non-airtight trays. These are prepared shrimp not in an airtight container, falling under tariff item 1605.21.00.

Breaded Shrimp

Breaded and pre-fried shrimp tails, frozen in non-airtight trays for foodservice use. The breading and frying process prepares the shrimp, and the non-airtight packaging places it under tariff item 1605.21.00.

Butterflied Shrimp

Butterflied cooked shrimp, frozen in bags that are not airtight. The cooking process prepares the shrimp, and the non-airtight packaging places it under tariff item 1605.21.00.

Frozen Cooked Shrimp

Frozen cooked shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) that have been peeled, deveined, and cooked, packed in bulk plastic bags that are not airtight. The cooking process prepares the shrimp, placing it under tariff item 1605.21.00.

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Pre-grilled shrimp on wooden skewers, frozen in bulk non-airtight packaging. The grilling process prepares the shrimp, and the non-airtight packaging places it under tariff item 1605.21.00.

Marinated Shrimp

Cooked shrimp marinated in oil and garlic, packed in non-airtight packs. The marination and cooking prepare the shrimp, placing it under tariff item 1605.21.00.

Mixed Shrimp-Fish Croquettes

Breaded and pre-fried croquettes made from shrimp and white fish paste, sold in bulk packs that are not airtight. The product contains both crustaceans and fish, but the shrimp component predominates by weight, placing it under tariff item 1605.21.00 as prepared shrimp not in an airtight container.

Peeled Deveined Shrimp

Individually quick frozen (IQF) peeled and deveined shrimp, cooked and packed in bulk non-airtight bags. The cooking process prepares the shrimp, placing it under tariff item 1605.21.00.

Seafood Gumbo with Shrimp and Fish

A prepared gumbo stew containing shrimp, white fish fillets, okra, and roux, packaged in non-airtight pouches. The shrimp component predominates by weight over the fish, making it a prepared shrimp product under tariff item 1605.21.00.

Shrimp and Pollock Stir-Fry Kit

Pre-cooked stir-fry meal kit with shrimp, pollock strips, broccoli, and sauce in open trays that are not airtight. The shrimp component predominates by weight over the pollock, qualifying it under tariff item 1605.21.00 as prepared shrimp.

Shrimp and Salmon Poke Bowl

Hawaiian-style poke bowl with cooked shrimp, diced salmon, seaweed, and rice in a fresh tray pack that is not airtight. The shrimp content predominates by weight over the salmon, placing it under tariff item 1605.21.00 as prepared shrimp.

Shrimp and Tuna Casserole Mix

A frozen prepared meal kit with shrimp, tuna chunks, cream sauce, and breadcrumbs for baking, not in an airtight container. The shrimp component predominates by weight over the tuna, making it a prepared shrimp product under tariff item 1605.21.00.

Shrimp Fried Rice with Fish Flakes

A ready-to-eat meal of stir-fried rice with shrimp pieces and fish flakes, seasoned with soy sauce and vegetables, not in an airtight container. The shrimp content predominates by weight over the fish, qualifying it as a prepared shrimp product under tariff item 1605.21.00.

Shrimp Jambalaya with Tilapia

Spicy Cajun jambalaya with shrimp, tilapia chunks, sausage, and rice in bulk trays that are not airtight. The shrimp component predominates by weight over the fish and sausage, placing it under tariff item 1605.21.00 as prepared shrimp.

Shrimp Paella with Cod

Spanish-style paella with shrimp, cod pieces, saffron rice, and peppers in a heat-and-serve tray that is not airtight. The shrimp content predominates by weight over the cod, making it a prepared shrimp product under tariff item 1605.21.00.

Breaded Frozen Shrimp

Breaded frozen shrimp that are fully cooked and individually quick frozen, prepared for retail consumption. The breading and cooking process constitutes preparation beyond simple cleaning, placing them under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.

Butterfly Shrimp

Butterflied, breaded, and pre-fried shrimp tails, individually quick frozen for retail. The butterflying, breading, and pre-frying are preparation processes that go beyond simple preservation, classifying them under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared shrimps.

Citrus Glazed Shrimp

Cooked shrimp with a citrus glaze coating, frozen in portions. The cooking and glazing are preparation processes that make the product suitable for direct consumption, classifying it under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.

Cocktail Shrimp Ring

Pre-cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp arranged in a plastic ring tray with cocktail sauce, ready-to-eat. The cooking, peeling, and arrangement for retail sale are preparation processes, placing this product under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared shrimps.

Grilled Shrimp

Flash-grilled and frozen peeled shrimp with light seasoning. The grilling process is a form of preparation that goes beyond simple preservation, classifying these shrimp under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.

Herb-Crusted Shrimp

Peeled shrimp coated in herb breadcrumbs, pre-baked and frozen. The pre-baking and breadcrumb coating are preparation processes that make the product ready-to-heat, classifying it under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared shrimps.

Marinated Shrimp

Cooked shrimp soaked in an oil-based marinade, vacuum-packed frozen. The cooking and marinating are preparation processes that enhance flavour and shelf-life, classifying this product under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.

Peeled Cooked Shrimp

Individually quick frozen, peeled, deveined, and steam-cooked shrimp sold in bulk bags. The steam-cooking is a preparation process that makes the shrimp ready-to-eat, classifying them under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared shrimps.

Popcorn Shrimp

Small, bite-sized breaded and pre-cooked shrimp pieces, frozen. The breading and pre-cooking are preparation processes that make the product ready-to-heat, classifying it under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.

Shrimp Fritters

Minced shrimp formed into patties, breaded and fried, then frozen. The mincing, forming, breading, and frying are preparation processes that transform the shrimp into a ready-to-heat product, classifying it under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared shrimps.

Shrimp Medallions

Molded shrimp paste formed into medallions, cooked and frozen. The molding and cooking are preparation processes that create a distinct product, classifying it under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.

Shrimp Skewers

Pre-cooked shrimp threaded on wooden skewers, frozen, sometimes with seasoning. The cooking and skewering are preparation processes that make the product ready-to-grill, classifying it under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared shrimps.

Smoked Shrimp

Lightly smoked, cooked, and frozen whole shrimp. The smoking and cooking are preparation processes that impart flavour and preserve the shrimp, classifying them under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.

Spicy Shrimp Bites

Small cooked shrimp pieces coated in spicy seasoning, individually quick frozen. The cooking and seasoning are preparation processes that make the product ready-to-eat, classifying it under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared shrimps.

Tempura Shrimp

Batter-dipped and pre-fried shrimp, frozen for frying or microwaving at home. The battering and pre-frying are preparation processes that make the product ready-to-heat, classifying it under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.

Canned Maine Lobster Meat

Canned lobster meat from Homarus americanus, cooked and packed in brine or oil for long-term storage. This product is shelled, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, and not further prepared or preserved beyond canning, which aligns with tariff item 1605.10.00.

Frozen Cooked Lobster Knuckles Bulk

Frozen cooked lobster knuckles, packed in bulk bags for institutional buyers. The product is shelled, cooked by steaming or boiling, and frozen without further preparation, making it suitable for tariff item 1605.30.10.

Lobster Meat Pickled in Brine Drums

Cooked lobster meat pickled in heavy brine within food-grade drums for industrial processing. The product is shelled, cooked by steaming or boiling, and preserved in brine without further preparation, fitting tariff item 1605.30.10.

Oil-Packed Lobster Medallions Tray

Lobster medallions cooked and preserved in olive oil within plastic trays for wholesale. The product is shelled, cooked by steaming or boiling, and preserved in oil without further preparation, aligning with tariff item 1605.30.10.

Pasteurized Lobster Tails in Bulk Pouch

Individually quick-frozen then pasteurized lobster tails from cold-water species, vacuum-sealed in bulk pouches for foodservice. The product is shelled, cooked by steaming or boiling, and not further prepared, fitting tariff item 1605.30.10.

Lobster and Scallop Stew

Retort-pouched stew with lobster, scallop, and broth. It is classified under tariff item 1605.30.90 as 'Other' prepared lobster, containing both crustacean and fish meat in a preserved, shelf-stable format.

Lobster and Shrimp Jambalaya

A ready-to-heat prepared meal featuring lobster meat mixed with shrimp, rice, and spices. It is classified under tariff item 1605.30.90 as 'Other' prepared lobster, containing both crustacean and fish meat in a prepared format.

Lobster and Tuna Casserole

Ready-to-bake preserved casserole with lobster meat, tuna, noodles, and sauce. It is classified under tariff item 1605.30.90 as 'Other' prepared lobster, containing both crustacean and fish meat in a prepared meal format.

Lobster Bisque Soup

A creamy prepared soup made primarily from lobster meat, cream, and vegetables. It is a ready-to-eat product that falls under tariff item 1605.30.90 as 'Other' prepared lobster, not further prepared beyond cooking and preservation.

Lobster Chowder with Haddock

A canned chowder blending lobster meat with haddock, potatoes, and cream. It is a prepared meal containing both crustacean and fish meat, classified under tariff item 1605.30.90 as 'Other' prepared lobster products.

Lobster Fish Cake Patties

Pre-formed, preserved patties of minced lobster and pollock meat, breaded and ready-to-fry. This product is classified under tariff item 1605.30.90 as 'Other' prepared lobster, containing both crustacean and fish meat in a prepared form.

Lobster Fried Rice with Salmon

A shelf-stable prepared meal of lobster meat stir-fried with salmon and rice. It is classified under tariff item 1605.30.90 as 'Other' prepared lobster, containing both crustacean and fish meat in a preserved, ready-to-eat format.

Lobster Mac and Cheese with Cod

Prepared frozen macaroni and cheese incorporating lobster chunks and cod pieces. This product is classified under tariff item 1605.30.90 as 'Other' prepared lobster, containing both crustacean and fish meat in a prepared meal format.

Lobster Seafood Paella Mix

Prepared paella kit with lobster, white fish meat, rice, and saffron. It is classified under tariff item 1605.30.90 as 'Other' prepared lobster, containing both crustacean and fish meat in a preserved, ready-to-cook format.

Lobster Sushi Roll with Tuna

Flash-frozen sushi rolls with lobster, tuna, rice, and nori. It is classified under tariff item 1605.30.90 as 'Other' prepared lobster, containing both crustacean and fish meat in a prepared, preserved format.

Canned Crab Meat

Canned crab meat consists of cooked and processed crab flesh packed in brine or oil. It falls under tariff item 1605.40.10 as a prepared or preserved crustacean, specifically crayfish, in cans or glass jars.

Canned Crawfish Tails

Canned crawfish tails are peeled, cooked tails of freshwater crawfish preserved in water or sauce. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish in cans, a common ingredient in Cajun cooking.

Canned Langoustine Tails

Canned langoustine tails are Norway lobster tails preserved in cans, typically in brine or water. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish in cans or glass jars.

Canned Mantis Shrimp

Canned mantis shrimp are cooked and packed whole or segmented in cans, often in brine. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish in cans or glass jars.

Frozen Peeled Louisiana Crawfish Tails

Frozen peeled Louisiana crawfish tails are peeled tail meat from freshwater red swamp crawfish, frozen for year-round use. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish, though freezing may affect classification.

Grade A Peeled Crawfish Tails

Grade A peeled crawfish tails are premium peeled tail meat from farm-raised freshwater crawfish, IQF for minimal ice glaze. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish, though the IQF packaging may affect classification.

IQF Peeled Red Claw Crawfish Tails

IQF peeled red claw crawfish tails are individually quick frozen peeled tails from red claw crawfish, a freshwater species. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish, though the IQF packaging may affect classification.

Jarred Lobster Meat

Jarred lobster meat is cooked, flaked lobster tail and claw meat preserved in oil or brine in glass jars. It falls under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish in glass jars, a premium ingredient for bisques and rolls.

Pasteurized Crab Claws

Pasteurized crab claws are cooked, shelled or intact claws from snow or king crab that are heat-processed and vacuum-sealed for preservation. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish in cans or glass jars, though vacuum-sealed packaging may require verification.