Lobster Bisque Soup from Japan
A creamy prepared soup made primarily from lobster meat, cream, and vegetables, classified under HTS 1605.30.0590 as it contains lobster meat and fish meat in a ready-to-eat prepared meal format. This falls into the 'other' category for lobster products containing fish meat.
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
• Verify lobster species origin to comply with Section 609 restrictions on shrimp/lobster products from certain countries
• Include detailed ingredient lists and nutritional labeling on packaging for FDA import clearance
• Avoid misclassification as plain lobster meat by ensuring fish meat content is documented in commercial invoices