Prepared Scallop and Swordfish Skewers Meal
Pre-marinated, cooked skewers of queen scallops and swordfish with herb seasoning, sold as a complete meal pack. This product is classified under 1605.52.00 as a scallop preparation that includes fish meat.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
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 swordfish predominates by weight over scallops
Swordfish is a fish; if it is the main component, heading 16.04 applies.
If the skewers contain no scallops
Other prepared molluscs would fall under this alternative.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the skewers are packaged as a meal and not as separate components
• The swordfish must be secondary to the scallops by weight
• Label the product clearly as a prepared mollusc meal for customs
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