Frozen Squid Meal Powder from Japan
High-protein meal powder produced from frozen squid, ideal for nutritional supplements and food fortification. Falls under HTS 0309.90.50 for frozen meals of molluscs fit for human consumption, excluding pellets with binders.
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%
Import Tips
• Include certificates of analysis showing protein content and absence of binders to distinguish from pellets
• Ensure cold chain documentation from freezing to import to maintain 'frozen' status
• Check for country-specific restrictions on squid sourcing due to sustainability quotas