Shrimp Cocktail

Cooked shrimp mixed with cocktail sauce, packed in plastic tubs (not airtight). Under HTS 1605.21.10 as other preserved shrimps not in airtight containers; the sauce enhances preservation but primary component is shrimp.

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.

2009.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If sauce predominates and shrimp minor

If preparations of seafood where sauce is principal, may classify under sauces.

1605.21Same rate: 35%

If in sealed jars or cans

Airtight container packaging for ready-to-eat shrimp mixtures uses different subheading.

2103.90.90Lower: 23.9% vs 35%

If sold primarily as a sauce with incidental shrimp

Sauces and preparations with minor seafood content fall under Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Classify based on essential character (shrimp >50%); declare sauce as minor ingredient

โ€ข Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and provide sauce recipe for additive review

โ€ข Refrigerated shipping required; declare as perishable to avoid spoilage claims