Tempura Shrimp

Batter-dipped and pre-fried shrimp, frozen for frying or microwaving at home. This prepared shrimp product is covered by HTS 1605.29.10 as 'other' preserved crustaceans excluding those in specific container types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If stuffed with pasta or primarily starchy

Pasta-stuffed or high-starch content shrimp may classify as stuffed pasta under Chapter 19.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If pre-batter but uncooked

Unfried, raw frozen shrimp heads to Chapter 3 frozen crustaceans subheading.

1605.40Lower: 10% vs 35%

If crab instead of shrimp

Similar prepared products from crab meat use different crustacean subheadings in 1605.40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Submit HACCP plans and processing facility certifications to meet FDA seafood import standards

โ€ข Declare exact breading composition to distinguish from plain cooked shrimp

โ€ข Watch for antidumping duties on specific origins like India or Vietnam