Canned Lobster Bisque Soup from China
A creamy soup made with lobster meat, fish stock, cream, and vegetables, sealed in airtight cans for preservation. It qualifies under HTS 1605.30.05.10 as a prepared meal containing lobster and fish meat in airtight containers. The combination of lobster and fish components meets the criteria for products containing fish meat.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
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
• Verify the product contains both lobster and fish meat to justify classification under 1605.30.05.10; pure lobster products go to 1605.30.0515
• Provide lab analysis or ingredient breakdown to confirm composition and avoid reclassification during customs review
• Ensure airtight containers meet food safety standards like FDA requirements for low-acid canned foods to prevent import holds