Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Cup
This product is a single-serve cup containing cooked shrimp and cocktail sauce, marketed as a ready-to-eat appetizer. It is classified under tariff item 1604.20.10 as a prepared meal because it combines fish or crustacean meat with other ingredients to form a complete dish. The preparation process and packaging for immediate consumption align with the scope of prepared meals under this heading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shrimp is not cooked and the product is classified as a crustacean preparation rather than a meal
Heading 1605 covers prepared or preserved crustaceans, which may apply if the product is not considered a full meal.
If the cocktail sauce is sold separately from the shrimp
The sauce alone would fall under sauces and preparations therefor, not a prepared meal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as a prepared meal with shrimp as the predominant ingredient, as per Chapter 16 Note 2
• Verify that the shrimp is cooked and the product is shelf-stable or properly refrigerated to meet CBSA food safety requirements
• Keep commercial invoices and ingredient lists ready for customs inspection
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