Dried Octopus Flour from Japan
Finely ground flour made from dried octopus (a mollusc), suitable for human consumption in soups, sauces, and baking. Classified under HTS 0309.90.60.00 as a flour of molluscs fit for human consumption, distinct from fresh or frozen molluscs in other headings.
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
• Verify product is ground to flour consistency and labeled 'fit for human consumption' to avoid reclassification to Chapter 03 fresh products
• Include lab analysis confirming mollusc origin and absence of binders exceeding pellet definitions in chapter notes
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP requirements; common pitfall is inadequate moisture content documentation for dried flours