Baby Squid with Sardine Casserole Meal from Japan
Canned casserole of baby squid, sardines, potatoes, and olives. Prepared meal under HTS 1605.54.05.00 due to squid with fish meat (sardine).
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
• Potato content may trigger veg duties; emphasize aquatic primacy
• Batch testing for histamine in sardines required
• EU hygiene certs for canning process