Shrimp Cocktail Rings

Pre-arranged rings of cooked medium shrimp, frozen for cocktail appetizers, classified under HTS 1605.29.10.40 as other prepared shrimp per statistical note 1. The ring formation is a preparation method.

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 packed with cocktail sauce in trays

With sauce, it becomes a composite food set under airtight or tray-packed subheadings.

2106.90.44Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If sold as ready-to-eat with sauce

Shrimp with significant sauce content classifies as food preparations.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If loose raw shrimp, not arranged

Unarranged raw product stays in Chapter 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare as 'prepared shrimp rings' not sets to avoid principal use as food prep

Ensure no added sauces that could classify as prepared meals under 2106

Provide photos/specs showing no retail packaging that might invoke GRI 3 rules

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