Shrimp and Cod Fish Cake Patties from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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