Shrimp Crab and Cod Fish Cakes

Pre-formed patties combining crab meat, shrimp, cod fish, potatoes, and spices, intended as a complete prepared meal. Classified under HTS 1605.10.05 due to its crustacean base (crab and shrimp) incorporating fish meat (cod), fitting the 'products containing fish meat; prepared meals' category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+35.0%45%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

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Alternative Classifications

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

1605.40.05Lower: 35% vs 45%

If shrimp is the primary crustacean component

Shrimp-based preparations with fish meat may classify under shrimp subheadings instead of crab.

1604.19.41.00Same rate: 45%

If for retail-packed fish patties with minor crab

If fish meat dominates, it shifts to prepared fish categories.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 45%

If frozen uncooked mixtures for industrial further processing

Unprepared or semi-processed aquatic mixtures may fall under vegetables/legumes if binders dominate.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label products clearly with fish and crustacean content to meet country-of-origin marking and allergen disclosure rules

Obtain prior FDA approval for aquaculture-sourced shrimp or crab to prevent import holds

Watch for common pitfalls like undervaluation due to mixed species; declare full processing costs