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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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