Shrimp Cocktail Rings from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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