Analysis
Subheading 1605.21 covers not in airtight containers, within heading 1605. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 2 US tariff lines below it are national.
1 of its 2 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (50%) and 1 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 5%. The median line pays 2.5%.
The spread of 5 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 5%, applies to 1605.21.05 (products containing fish meat; prepared meals).
The US splits it as follows: 1605.21.05 for products containing fish meat; prepared meals (5%) and 1605.21.10 for not in airtight containers: other (duty-free).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Shellfish Fishing (114112) and Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1605.21.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | 5% |
| 1605.21.10 | Not in airtight containers: other | Free |