Lobster Fish Chowder from Germany
Creamy chowder made with lobster chunks, white fish like cod, potatoes, and cream, ready for heating. Falls under HTS 1605.30.05 because it is a prepared meal incorporating lobster meat and fish meat. The combination distinguishes it from single-species preparations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
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
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice detailing fish and lobster species ratios to support classification
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all prepared seafood meals to prevent CBP holds
• Watch for misclassification as soup under 2104 if broth-heavy; emphasize solid meat content