Lobster Fish Chowder from Japan

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 — Japan → 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

Lobster Fish Chowder from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1605.30.05