Lobster Mousse Pate from China
A smooth pate made from pureed cooked lobster meat, cream, and seasonings, preserved and chilled in bulk tubs. Classified in HTS 1605.30.1090 as 'other' lobster preparations due to its processed preserved form. Used in high-end catering.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Provide full recipe disclosure for dairy content to address allergen labeling under FALCPA
• Ensure pH and water activity testing for shelf-stable claims during import
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'fresh' which could shift to lower-duty Chapter 3