Cooked Shrimp Meat

Uniform cooked shrimp meat pieces, peeled and chopped, frozen for processing, under HTS 1605.29.10.40 per statistical note 1. Ideal for further manufacturing into patties or salads.

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.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 35%

If from crab instead of shrimp

Similar prepared crustacean meat from crab uses Chapter 16 heading 1604.

0210.99Lower: 12.3% vs 35%

If salted or smoked, not just cooked

Meat preserved by salting/smoking falls under Chapter 2.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If uncooked diced shrimp

Uncooked remains unprepared frozen shrimp.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use commercial invoice specifying 'cooked, peeled shrimp meat IQF' for clear classification

Monitor moisture content to distinguish from dehydrated products

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