Mussel and Shrimp Fried Rice Meal

Pre-cooked frozen fried rice entree with mussels and shrimp (fish meat equivalent per notes). Classified in HTS 1605.53.05.00 for prepared meals containing mollusc and crustacean/fish meat.

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.

1605.40.05Same rate: 35%

If shrimp as primary crustacean

Shrimp-dominant prepared meals classify under crustacean headings.

1905.31.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If dry packaged instant rice

Dehydrated ready meals shift to Chapter 19 for prepared cereals.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If minimally processed, not prepared

Fresh or frozen unprepared shellfish mixtures remain in Chapter 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare shrimp content separately due to Section 609 restrictions on shrimp imports

Use barcoded lot tracking for recall compliance in mixed seafood products

Test for histamine levels in scombroid fish components if present