Scallop and Salmon Pate Spread

A smooth pate made from pureed scallops, salmon, and seasonings, packed in jars for spreads. Falls under HTS 1604.20.0590 due to combined mollusc (scallop) and fish meat in a prepared form, not fitting specific species subheadings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 40%

If fish predominant, molluscs incidental

Pure fish pates without notable aquatic invertebrate meat go to other fish preparations.

1605.40Lower: 10% vs 40%

If scallop as primary ingredient

Mollusc-dominant products classify under specific scallop subheadings.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 40%

If contains non-aquatic fillers like cream or bread

Significant non-fish content shifts to food preparations not elsewhere specified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide FDA prior notice and shellfish safety certificates for molluscs

Check for additives; misdeclared preservatives can trigger reclassification

Use tamper-evident packaging to pass CBP visual inspections