Lobster and Shrimp Seafood Stew in Can from China
A ready-to-heat stew featuring lobster chunks, shrimp, white fish, potatoes, and tomatoes in airtight tin cans. Classified under HTS 1605.30.05.10 due to lobster as the key crustacean with added fish meat in a prepared meal format. Airtight packaging ensures long shelf life.
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
• Label containers clearly with lobster and fish content percentages to support 1605.30.05.10 classification over general crustacean headings
• Obtain certificates of origin and species identification to comply with seafood import regulations and avoid antidumping duties
• Test for contaminants like heavy metals common in shellfish; non-compliance leads to FDA detention