Shrimp Skewers

Pre-cooked shrimp threaded on wooden skewers, frozen, sometimes with seasoning. Classified in HTS 1605.29.10 as other prepared shrimp products.

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.

8210.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If skewers sold separately as utensils

Wooden skewers alone classify as hand tools/utensils in Chapter 82.

1605.29Same rate: 35%

If plastic-wrapped ≤680g units

Immediate plastic containers under weight limit use 1605.29.20.

0710.80.97Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If dried on skewers

Dehydrated skewered shrimp may shift to Chapter 7 dried leguminous products.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Declare skewers as presentation aids, not changing primary classification

Test for moisture content to confirm 'prepared' status vs. frozen raw

Include allergen labeling for shellfish in import documentation