Cuttlefish Pellet Flour from Japan
Ground pellets of cuttlefish, a cephalopod mollusc, processed into flour for human dietary supplements. Classified in HTS 0309.90.60.00 as other mollusc flour, adhering to chapter pellet definition but fit for eating.
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
• Confirm no excessive binders per chapter notes; small quantities allowed but must declare
• Use ISF filings early due to seafood scrutiny; include protein content specs
• Avoid pitfall of pellet mislabeling—ensure final product is flour, not intact pellets