Oyster and Salmon Chowder

A ready-to-eat canned chowder featuring oysters mixed with salmon meat and cream base. Classified under HTS 1605.51.05.00 as a prepared meal containing fish meat alongside oysters, per subheading note linking to Chapter 3 species.

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.

1604.14.22Higher: 41% vs 35%

If tuna predominant over oysters

Shifts to fish preparations if fish meat is primary ingredient, per Chapter 16 structure.

1605.59.05.00Same rate: 35%

If predominantly scallop-based with fish

Other mollusc products containing fish meat fall under this if not oysters specifically.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fish meat content exceeds incidental levels for classification; provide species documentation matching Chapter 3 names

Watch for Section 609 if any shrimp derivatives present