Shrimp and Tuna Fried Rice from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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