Scallop and Salmon Pate Spread from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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