Shrimp Crab and Cod Fish Cakes from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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