Coconut Breaded Frozen Shrimp from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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