Frozen Tempura Shrimp

Frozen shrimp coated in tempura batter and pre-fried lightly, packaged without airtight seals. Covered by HTS 1605.21.10.30 for other not-in-airtight-container frozen prepared shrimps.

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.

1905.31.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If sold as ready-to-cook snack packs

Heavily processed battered shrimp may be seen as snack foods under Chapter 19.

1605.21Same rate: 35%

If steamed without batter coating

Unbattered steamed preparations use a different subheading in 1605.21.20.

2106.90Lower: 16.4% vs 35%

If mixed with sauce as a prepared dish

Shrimp with significant sauce or flavorings becomes a food preparation under 2106.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for acrylamide levels in fried products per FDA guidelines during import

Provide certificates of analysis for batter composition and shrimp species

Separate batter from shrimp value in declarations if questioned for classification