Cuttlefish and Cod Stew Frozen Entree from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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