Breaded Butterfly Shrimp

Breaded and pre-fried butterfly-cut shrimp, individually quick frozen for retail, classified as other prepared shrimp under HTS 1605.29.10.40 per statistical note 1. The breading and frying constitute preparation beyond simple freezing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1605.21.05.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If canned with sauce or broth

Canned breaded shrimp products go under airtight container subheadings in 1605.21.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If breading exceeds 50% of total weight

Predominantly breaded products may classify as prepared meals or stuffed pasta under Chapter 19.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If unbreaded raw shrimp

Without breading or cooking, it's raw frozen shrimp in Chapter 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label net weight accurately excluding breading to avoid disputes over shrimp content percentage

Include processing certificates showing breading ingredients for FDA prior notice requirements

Confirm not classified as a set if sold with dipping sauce, which could shift to composite goods

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