Queen Scallop Tuna Casserole Ready Meal from Japan
Pre-packaged casserole with queen scallops, tuna chunks, cream sauce, and potatoes, designed as a single-serve prepared meal. Falls under HTS 1605.52.05.00 due to inclusion of fish meat (tuna) in a scallop-based prepared dish.
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
• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown showing fish meat percentage to justify 1605.52.05 classification
• Ensure country-of-origin labeling for tuna and scallops; pitfall is mismatched declarations leading to delays
• Obtain prior FDA approval for ready-to-eat meals; test for histamine in fish components