Analysis
Subheading 1605.30 covers lobster, 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.
The spread of 10 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 10%, applies to 1605.30.05 (products containing fish meat; prepared meals).
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 10%. The median line pays 5%.
The US splits it as follows: 1605.30.05 for products containing fish meat; prepared meals (10%) and 1605.30.10 for lobster: other (duty-free).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710) and Shellfish Fishing (114112). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1605.30.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | 10% |
| 1605.30.10 | Lobster: other | Free |