Mussel and Salmon Chowder from China
A ready-to-eat prepared meal featuring mussels combined with fish meat like salmon in a creamy chowder base. Classified under HTS 1605.53.05.00 as it contains both mussel and fish meat in a prepared meal format, distinguishing it from pure mussel products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify ingredient list to confirm fish meat content exceeds threshold for 1605.53 classification; provide lab analysis if challenged
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and include lot traceability documentation
• Avoid misdeclaration as pure mussels (1605.53.20) to prevent reclassification and penalties