Cuttlefish and Cod Stew Frozen Entree

Frozen ready-to-heat stew with cuttlefish, cod fillets, tomatoes, onions, and herbs. Falls under HTS 1605.54.05.00 due to cuttlefish base with added fish meat (cod), qualifying as a prepared meal in the squid/cuttlefish products containing fish meat.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1605.53.05.00Same rate: 35%

If primarily cuttlefish without fish meat

Pure cuttlefish prepared meals go under specific cuttlefish subheading without fish.

1604.14.22Higher: 41% vs 35%

If tuna is the main fish component

Tuna-dominant preparations classified under tuna fish products in 1604.

0710.80.97Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If dehydrated rather than preserved in liquid

Dried cuttlefish mixes shift to vegetables/legumes if processed as dehydrated ingredients.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with exact mollusc species (e.g

Sepia officinalis) and fish content percentage for CBP review

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and prior notice requirements for ready-to-eat meals

Avoid misclassification by documenting that it's not just plain preserved cuttlefish

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