Breaded Shrimp

Breaded and pre-fried shrimp tails, frozen in non-airtight trays for foodservice use. Classified under HTS 1605.21.10 as other prepared or preserved shrimps not in airtight containers, due to the coating and cooking process making them preserved products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If uncoated and merely frozen raw

Unbreaded raw frozen shrimp remain in Chapter 3; breading triggers prepared/preserved classification.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If stuffed in pasta like ravioli for retail

Shrimp stuffed in dough becomes stuffed pasta under Chapter 19, not standalone crustaceans.

1605.21Same rate: 35%

If specifically in retail packages under 1kg

Small retail packs may fall under distinct subheadings if meeting size criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include documentation proving shrimp origin complies with US anti-IUU fishing laws under Section 609

โ€ข Label net weight, breading ingredients, and allergen warnings (shellfish) per FDA rules

โ€ข Confirm breading doesn't exceed 30% by weight to avoid reclassification as a different prepared food