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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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