Lemon Pepper Seafood Rub from China
Dry blend of lemon peel, black pepper, salt, garlic, and onion powder optimized for seasoning shrimp, salmon, or whitefish. Falls under HTS 2103.90.78.00 for mixed condiments/seasonings described in U.S. note 3, combining herbs/spices without prohibited meat content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Confirm product meets 'mixed' criteria with ≥2 distinct seasonings; single-ingredient risks 0910 classification
• Include FDA prior notice and facility registration for spice imports to prevent CBP holds
• Monitor aggregate entries against annual quota; excess may face higher duties or denial