Lobster and Tuna Casserole

Ready-to-bake preserved casserole with lobster meat, tuna, noodles, and sauce, classified HTS 1605.30.0590 for other lobster products with fish meat in prepared meal form. The tuna inclusion places it distinctly under this 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.

1604.14.30Higher: 47.5% vs 45%

If skipjack tuna from freely associated states

Qualifies for duty-free aggregate under general note 10(c) for specific tunas.

2005.80.00.00Lower: 40.6% vs 45%

If packed in oil or brine without heavy processing

Lightly preserved fish preps go to Chapter 20.

1902.20.00Lower: 41.4% vs 45%

If stuffed pasta form

Pasta-based stuffed products classified by form in Chapter 19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm preservation method (e.g

retort pouch) meets Chapter 16 criteria for duty purposes

Prepare for CBP exams with samples showing fish meat integration

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