Smoked Lobster Flakes from Mexico
Flaked lobster meat smoked for preservation and flavor, vacuum-packed in non-airtight plastic trays. Falls under HTS 1605.30.1090 as 'other' prepared or preserved lobster, using smoking as a preservation method. Ideal for gourmet salads or appetizers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify smoking process complies with USDA/FSIS if claiming 'smoked' to avoid misleading labels
• Test for histamine levels, common in smoked seafood, to pass FDA import alerts
• Declare exact preservation method on entry to prevent reclassification as fresh