Lobster and Shrimp Seafood Paella from China
Frozen paella with lobster, shrimp, white fish, rice, saffron, and vegetables, designed as a complete meal. HTS 1605.30.05 applies as it contains lobster (crustacean) and fish meat in a prepared, ready-to-eat format. The multi-species seafood mix defines its classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Certify country of origin for lobster to comply with US trade restrictions on certain species
• Use heat-treated packaging to meet FDA pasteurization standards for shelf-stable meals
• Avoid pitfalls by not classifying as rice preparation under 1905 if seafood is principal ingredient