Clam and Tuna Chowder from Mexico
A ready-to-eat canned soup featuring clams, tuna fish meat, potatoes, and cream in a savory broth. Classified under HTS 1605.56.05.00 as a prepared meal containing both mollusc (clams) and fish meat. Meets the subheading note linking prepared products to Chapter 3 species.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify ingredient list confirms fish meat presence to justify 1605.56 classification over pure mollusc subheadings
• Obtain certificates of origin and species identification to comply with subheading note and avoid reclassification
• Watch for Section 609 restrictions if any shrimp byproducts are incidental in processing