Cuttlefish and Cod Stew Frozen Entree from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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