Lobster Bisque Base from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20.7%

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

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