Coconut Breaded Frozen Shrimp

Frozen shrimp dipped in a breading mixture of shredded coconut, panko crumbs, and spices for a tropical flavor profile. HTS 1605.21.10.20 applies to these breaded, frozen shrimp not in airtight containers, per statistical import note 1. The coconut-infused breading qualifies as preparation of crustaceans.

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.

1605.21.10Same rate: 35%

If not explicitly breaded but coated in batter only

Batter-coated without breading crumbs shifts to the non-breaded 'other frozen' subheading.

2009.89.65Same rate: 35%

If canned in oil or brine instead of frozen

Preserved in liquid moves to Chapter 20 for fruit/vegetable preparations, but analogous for seafood.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If for farm-raised whiteleg shrimp without breading

Specific statistical breakout for unprepared Pacific white shrimp under live/fresh/frozen Chapter 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

List all breading ingredients on invoice, including coconut content, to confirm it remains a crustacean product not reclassified as prepared food

Maintain cold chain documentation to prove frozen state upon entry; thawing can trigger reclassification

Check for antidumping duties on specific shrimp species/origins; declare accurately to avoid penalties

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