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Mussel and Whitefish Mousse from Japan

Aerated mousse product from mussels and whitefish meat, used in gourmet dishes. HTS 1605.53.05.00 for products containing fish meat prepared with molluscs.

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 nutritional analysis confirming meat content for tariff purposes

• Use tamper-evident packaging for high-risk seafood products

• Beware of fish species substitution fraud at origin