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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily cuttlefish without fish meat
Pure cuttlefish prepared meals go under specific cuttlefish subheading without fish.
If tuna is the main fish component
Tuna-dominant preparations classified under tuna fish products in 1604.
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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