Tomato Sauce Mussels from Japan
Shelled mussels simmered in tomato sauce, packed in flexible pouches. 'Other' preserved mussels under HTS 1605.53.60.00 when sauce is incidental.
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
• Quantify tomato solids <30% to maintain mussel principal classification
• Provide recipe breakdowns for ingredient dominance proof
• EU origin requires GSP form verification