Breaded Frozen Shrimp Tempura from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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