Lobster Chowder with Cod in Tin from Japan
Traditional New England-style chowder with lobster, cod fish, corn, and bacon in airtight metal tins. HTS 1605.30.05.10 applies as a prepared lobster meal incorporating fish meat, preserved in airtight containers. Ideal for pantry stocking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'prepared lobster meal with fish meat' to guide customs classification
• Comply with Section 609 if any shrimp traces present, though primarily lobster-focused
• Avoid bulk packaging; retail airtight cans reinforce prepared meal status