Seafood Paella Ready Meal
Pre-cooked paella with shrimp, mussels, squid, rice, saffron, and peppers in a microwavable tray. Falls under HTS 1604.20.05.10 due to crustaceans/molluscs and ready-to-eat format as a prepared meal.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If only fish, no crustaceans/molluscs
Pure fish-based meals without shellfish use 'other prepared fish' subheadings excluding Chapter 3 species.
If fruit/vegetable content predominates
Meals where vegetables exceed 50% by weight may classify as preserved fruits/nuts/vegetables.
If soup or broth-based
Liquid seafood soups shift to prepared soups/broths heading regardless of solid content.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Include certificates of origin for shellfish to check for Section 609 compliance and country-specific quotas
• Ensure shelf-life labeling and pasteurization records for FDA import alert avoidance
• Document principal ingredient (crustacean/mollusc) to prevent reclassification as rice preparation
Related Products under HTS 1604.20.05.10
Shrimp Fried Rice Frozen Meal
A ready-to-heat frozen meal consisting of cooked rice, shrimp, vegetables, and soy sauce. Classified under HTS 1604.20.05.10 as a prepared meal containing crustacean meat (shrimp) ready for immediate consumption.
Shrimp Jambalaya Microwave Meal
Fully prepared jambalaya with shrimp, andouille sausage, rice, tomatoes, and Cajun spices in a single-serve pouch. HTS 1604.20.05.10 applies as a prepared meal featuring crustacean meat.
Mussels in Tomato Sauce Dinner Kit
Ready-to-heat meal of cooked mussels in tomato garlic sauce with pasta and herbs. Classified as prepared meal under HTS 1604.20.05.10 for containing mollusc meat.
Calamari Pasta Ready-to-Eat Meal
Pre-cooked linguine with calamari rings, olive oil, garlic, and chili in a vacuum-sealed pack. HTS 1604.20.05.10 for prepared meals with mollusc (squid) meat.
Shrimp Scampi Frozen Entree
Frozen entree of shrimp scampi with linguine, butter, garlic, and white wine sauce. As a complete prepared meal with crustaceans, it fits HTS 1604.20.05.10.
Clam Chowder with Shrimp Meal
Creamy New England-style chowder meal with clams, shrimp, potatoes, and bacon bits. HTS 1604.20.05.10 as prepared meal containing molluscs and crustaceans.