Shrimp and Tuna Salad Ready-to-Eat Meal from Canada
A pre-packaged salad combining cooked shrimp, tuna flakes, vegetables, and dressing, designed as a complete meal. Classified under HTS 1604.20.0590 as it contains crustacean meat (shrimp) and is a prepared meal not elsewhere specified. Excludes simple mixtures without meal intent.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify Section 609 compliance for shrimp content with certification of origin and harvest documentation
• Label net weight, species (e.g
• shrimp), and ingredients clearly to avoid misclassification
• Ensure refrigeration chain; common pitfall is spoilage claims leading to FDA rejections