Shrimp Cocktail Rings from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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