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Smoked Oyster and Tuna Pâté

A spreadable pâté made from smoked oysters combined with tuna meat, herbs, and binders. Falls under 1605.51.05.00 for oyster preparations containing fish meat.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.20.05Higher: 42.5% vs 37.5%

If marketed as tuna paste primarily

Bonito/sardine preparations if fish dominates, changing from mollusc base.

2008.11Higher: 144.3% vs 37.5%

If pickled rather than preserved

Prepared oysters without fish meat go to Chapter 20 for fruits/nuts/vegetables if applicable.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label fish species clearly to match HTS subheading note; test for meat content ratios

• Avoid misclassification as pure oyster product without fish disclosure