Shrimp and Mackerel Ramen Bowl from China

Instant ramen bowl with dehydrated shrimp, mackerel flakes, noodles, and broth packet, prepared for hot water activation. This qualifies under HTS 1605.29.05.00 as a preserved prepared meal containing shrimp and fish meat.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40%

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
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)

Import Tips

Classify as 'prepared meal' only if fully formulated; loose ingredients go elsewhere

Include Section 609 certification even for dehydrated shrimp

Check dehydration process doesn't alter to Chapter 3 frozen status