Lobster Bisque Base

Ready-to-use base with lobster extract, tomatoes, and spices for making lobster bisque, under HTS 2104.10.00.40 for seafood soup preparations. Not a homogenized infant food due to container size and adult serving intent.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+17.5%20.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

1605.40Lower: 10% vs 20.7%

If lobster content treated as preserved rather than soup base

Preserved crustacean preparations in Chapter 16 when not broth-specific.

2104.10.00.20Same rate: 20.7%

If based on crustaceans specifically (lobster subcategory)

Some statistical suffixes distinguish crustacean vs other seafood bases.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 20.7%

If bulk vegetable components dehydrated separately

Vegetable mixtures without seafood broth processing go to Chapter 7.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use detailed bill of lading specifying 'soup base' to avoid confusion with preserved lobster products

Comply with seafood HACCP requirements for import registration

Monitor for spice content that might trigger reclassification if dominant

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