0307.43.00.60/Frozen Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis)/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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