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Scallop and Salmon Pate Spread from Japan

A smooth pate made from pureed scallops, salmon, and seasonings, packed in jars for spreads. Falls under HTS 1604.20.0590 due to combined mollusc (scallop) and fish meat in a prepared form, not fitting specific species subheadings.

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

• Provide FDA prior notice and shellfish safety certificates for molluscs

• Check for additives; misdeclared preservatives can trigger reclassification

• Use tamper-evident packaging to pass CBP visual inspections