Mussels in Escabeche Sauce from Japan
Cooked mussels preserved in escabeche (oil, vinegar, spices) for tapas or antipasti. Contains molluscs meat prepared and preserved, under HTS 1604.20.05. Shelf-stable and flavored for immediate use.
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
• Include shellfish sanitation program equivalence for processing facilities
• Declare pack size and preservation medium accurately to match subheading
• Monitor for vibrio testing requirements on molluscs imports