0307.49.01/Salted Cuttlefish in Brine/Japan

Salted Cuttlefish in Brine from Japan

Salted cuttlefish preserved in brine is whole or cut cuttlefish soaked in salt solution for preservation. HTS 0307.49.01 covers this as 'other' cuttle fish and squid in brine, not smoked or further processed.

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

• Test salinity levels to document 'in brine' status and prevent reclassification as dried

• Ensure brine composition labels comply with FDA food safety standards for additives

• Bulk shipments require separate invoices from retail packs to avoid averaging issues