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§ HTS 1605.55.05.00 · US import duty

Products containing fish meat; prepared meals

§ TODAY'S ANSWER
From China: 25% · $2,500.00 on a $10K shipment
MFN Free + Chapter 99 overlays. Click below for the full breakdown.
Stable for 10 months — no recent Federal Register activity.
Chapter
16
MFN base rate
Free
Active overlays
1
Scope
Active: section301

AD/CVD not evaluated. CBP determines binding classification at entry. Methodology →

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved: · Other crustaceans: · Octopus: · Products containing fish meat; prepared meals
HTS CODE
1605.55.05.00
General (MFN)Free
Other (Column 2)20%
§99 overlays1

Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns

Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.

General (MFN)Free
Special
Other (Column 2)20%
Unitskg

Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD watch signals are surfaced, but cash deposit rates and product-specific exclusions still require separate review.

Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays

  • 9903.88.03 section301 +25% active
    Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
    Applies to China

§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown

Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.

China (CN)
Total 25% · $2,500.00
Duty breakdown Rate Amount Source
Base dutyBase 0% $0.00 HTS General rate
Chapter 99 section301Chapter 99 25% $2,500.00 9903.88.03
Status: exact Methodology: tariff-ledger-v1 Data: d4c9e6f79bac8e84

§ ORIGIN COMPARISONAlternative origin comparison

This compares tariff-only outcomes for the same HTS across origin countries. Freight, AD/CVD rate amounts, exclusions, broker fees, and relocation cost are not included — but active AD/CVD order counts per country are flagged below.

China → Vietnam
$2,500.00 tariff-only saving
Origin Total rate Duty @ $10,000 Delta vs baseline AD/CVD orders
China (CN) 25% $2,500.00
Vietnam (VN) 0% $0.00 -$2,500.00
Mexico (MX) 0% $0.00 -$2,500.00
India (IN) 0% $0.00 -$2,500.00
South Korea (KR) 0% $0.00 -$2,500.00

Sample duty by originSample duty by origin

Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.

Origin Base rate Chapter 99 Total rate Duty (USD)
China (CN) 0% 25% 25% $2,500.00
Vietnam (VN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
Mexico (MX) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
India (IN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
South Korea (KR) 0% 0% 0% $0.00

§ RELATED ENTRIESRelated HS codes in the same chapter

Adjacent lines under the same HTS chapter. Pick the most specific match for your product.

§ RECENT CHANGESRecent Federal Register actions on Chapter 16

Last 3 Federal Register notices that referenced an HTS code under Chapter 16. See the Changes timeline for the full list.

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§ FAQFrequently asked

What is the general MFN duty rate for HTS 1605.55.05.00?
The MFN general duty rate for HTS 1605.55.05.00 (Products containing fish meat; prepared meals) is Free. This applies to imports from countries with normal trade relations status. For origins like China, additional Section 301, IEEPA, and reciprocal duties may stack on top of this base rate. Final duty is determined at CBP entry.
Are there active Chapter 99 tariff overlays on HTS 1605.55.05.00?
Yes. There are 1 active Chapter 99 rule(s) potentially applicable to HTS 1605.55.05.00, covering section301. These overlays correspond to policy tools such as Section 301 (China), IEEPA emergency tariffs, and reciprocal duties — they stack on top of the MFN base rate based on country of origin and effective dates. A single shipment can be subject to multiple overlays simultaneously.
What's the total US import duty for HTS 1605.55.05.00 from China today?
For a $10,000 customs value, the estimated total US import duty on HTS 1605.55.05.00 from China is approximately $2500.00 (effective rate ~25.00%), combining MFN base rate plus Section 301, IEEPA, and reciprocal overlays. Estimates are derived from public HTS data and Federal Register actions; actual duty is determined by CBP at entry based on classification, valuation, and rules in effect on the entry date.
When was HTS 1605.55.05.00 last updated on Duty?
The base HTS data on this page was last refreshed on April 27, 2026 (USITC release 2026HTSRev6). Chapter 99 overlays, AD/CVD case status, and Federal Register notices are synced daily; effective dates follow the source feeds. If you spot stale data, please report via the contact link in the footer.