Canned Lobster Macaroni and Cheese with Fish from China
Creamy macaroni pasta mixed with lobster meat, pollock fish flakes, and cheddar cheese sauce, packed in airtight cans. This prepared meal falls under HTS 1605.30.05.10 because it contains lobster and fish meat as essential ingredients in a ready-to-eat format. The airtight container preserves freshness.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include detailed ingredient lists on labels distinguishing lobster from fish to prevent misclassification to pasta products
• Register with FDA prior to import and maintain processing records for low-acid canned food regulations
• Watch for common pitfalls like insufficient vacuum sealing leading to customs rejection for safety concerns