Lobster and Shrimp Jambalaya

A ready-to-heat prepared meal featuring lobster meat mixed with shrimp (fish meat), rice, and spices, fitting HTS 1605.30.0590 as an 'other' lobster product containing fish meat. The inclusion of crustacean meat qualifies it under this specific prepared meals subheading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+35.0%45%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1902.40.00.00Lower: 23.9% vs 45%

If rice-based and stuffed or otherwise prepared

Cooked rice dishes with meat fillings are often under Chapter 19 for pasta/couscous/rice preparations.

1604.19.41.00Same rate: 45%

If dominated by shrimp rather than lobster

Primary crustacean ingredient determines heading; shrimp-heavy mixes go to 1604 for other prepared crustaceans.

2009.89.70Lower: 25% vs 45%

If vinegar-pickled rather than otherwise preserved

Vinegar-preserved seafood preparations fall under Chapter 20 for other preserved vegetables/fruits with meat.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis confirming fish meat content to distinguish from pure lobster preparations

Ensure shelf-stable packaging meets FDA seafood HACCP requirements for preserved products

Declare aggregate quantities if from freely associated states to avoid excess duty penalties