Jumbo Cooked Shrimp Tail-Off from Mexico
Easy-peel jumbo shrimp cooked with tails removed, IQF frozen, classified HTS 1605.29.10.40 statistical note 1 as other prepared shrimp. Tail-off processing adds preparation value.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document tail removal process to justify preparation classification
• Use block-frozen vs IQF specs carefully for proper duty assessment
• Check for uniform cooking to prevent undercooking import refusals