Shrimp and Tuna Fried Rice from Japan
A ready-to-eat prepared meal featuring cooked shrimp mixed with tuna flakes, rice, vegetables, and soy sauce seasoning. This falls under HTS 1605.29.05.00 as a prepared meal containing both shrimp (crustacean) meat and fish meat, specifically formulated for direct consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify Section 609 compliance for shrimp content with documentation proving no wild-harvested shrimp from banned countries
• Include detailed ingredient lists and nutritional labeling to confirm 'prepared meal' status and avoid reclassification
• Watch for moisture content; products exceeding limits may shift to other subheadings