Shrimp and Cod Fish Cake Patties from China
Frozen patties made from minced shrimp and cod fish, breaded and pre-formed for frying or baking as a ready meal. This product is under HTS 1605.29.05.00 because it contains both crustacean (shrimp) and fish (cod) meat in a prepared, preserved form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit lab analysis if needed to quantify fish vs. shrimp meat ratios for accurate 1605 classification
• Include aquaculture certification for shrimp to bypass Section 609 restrictions
• Avoid over-breading; excessive non-seafood content risks reclassification as processed food