Frozen Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) from Japan
Frozen whole cuttlefish including ink sac, classified as 'other' under frozen squid and cuttlefish in HTS 0307.43.0060 since no specific cuttlefish suffix exists. Used in Mediterranean cuisines and for fishmeal production.
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
• Distinguish cuttlefish from squid on manifests using proper genus names
• Provide sanitary certificates confirming no contaminants or antibiotics
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'calamari' which may trigger reclassification