Mussels in Tomato Sauce Dinner Kit from Japan
Ready-to-heat meal of cooked mussels in tomato garlic sauce with pasta and herbs. Classified as prepared meal under HTS 1604.20.05.10 for containing mollusc meat.
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
• Comply with biotoxin testing certificates for mussels to clear FDA import alerts
• Label country of origin for shellfish prominently to meet CBP marking rules
• Ensure 'prepared meal' status by including heating instructions and balanced components