Shrimp and Tuna Salad Ready-to-Eat Meal from Japan
A pre-packaged salad combining cooked shrimp, tuna flakes, vegetables, and dressing, designed as a complete meal. Classified under HTS 1604.20.0590 as it contains crustacean meat (shrimp) and is a prepared meal not elsewhere specified. Excludes simple mixtures without meal intent.
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 Section 609 compliance for shrimp content with certification of origin and harvest documentation
• Label net weight, species (e.g
• shrimp), and ingredients clearly to avoid misclassification
• Ensure refrigeration chain; common pitfall is spoilage claims leading to FDA rejections