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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish component predominates by weight over the shrimp
Preparations containing both fish and crustaceans are classified under the heading of the component that predominates by weight.
If the product is packed in an airtight container
Shrimp in airtight containers fall under a different tariff item within the same subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the shrimp content exceeds the fish content by weight to qualify under this tariff item; otherwise, classification may shift to Chapter 16 fish headings
• Keep records of ingredient weights and cooking processes for CBSA verification
• Verify that packaging is not airtight, as sealed containers would change the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.21.00
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.