Breaded Frozen Shrimp Tempura

Frozen shrimp coated in a light tempura-style breading of rice flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, ideal for frying or baking. Falls under HTS 1605.21.10.20 due to being breaded, frozen shrimp not in airtight containers, compliant with chapter statistical note 1. The tempura breading distinguishes it as a preserved crustacean product.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1605.21Same rate: 35%

If subjected to additional thermal processing beyond freezing

Cooked or boiled breaded shrimp move out of the frozen subheading into thermally processed categories.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If mixed with sauces or seasonings exceeding 20% of weight

Excessive non-crustacean ingredients classify it as food preparations under Chapter 21 rather than primarily shrimp.

0710.80.97Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If dehydrated or dried rather than frozen

Dried breaded shrimp fall under Chapter 7 for frozen or dried vegetables/legumes, but primarily by preservation method.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab analysis or supplier certification confirming breading percentage exceeds minimal coating to avoid raw shrimp classification

Ensure country of origin labeling and Section 609 certification; common pitfall is inadequate proof of non-airtight packaging

Declare exact species (e.g

Litopenaeus vannamei) to match Chapter 3 references per subheading note

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