Canned Freshwater Lobster

Canned freshwater lobster (crayfish) from Louisiana red swamp, in hot sauce. HTS 1605.40.10.90 other crustaceans preserved. Cajun specialty.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1605.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If marine lobster meat

True lobsters (Homarus) specific to 1605.30.

2001.90Lower: 24% vs 35%

If sauce > crustacean

Sauce-dominant to veg preserves Chapter 20.

2104.10.00Lower: 20.7% vs 35%

If prepared ready-meal style

Complete meals to soups/preps Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

APHIS permit if live larvae risk present

Louisiana origin but foreign processed needs re-export cert

Spice declaration affects chemical residue testing

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