Squid Meal Powder from Japan

Powdered meal derived from dehydrated squid mantles, intended for human use in seasonings and instant noodles. Falls under HTS 0309.90.60.00 for other mollusc meals fit for human consumption, separate from fish meals.

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

• Provide processing records showing dehydration without binders to confirm flour/meal status per chapter notes

• Label clearly as 'squid flour for human consumption' to prevent misclassification as pet food

• Watch for allergen declarations; pitfalls include missing country-of-origin for molluscs in blended products