Lobster Bisque Base from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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