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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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