Cuttlefish Risotto with Whitefish Ready-to-Eat from China
Microwavable pouch of creamy risotto made with cuttlefish ink, cuttlefish pieces, and whitefish. HTS 1605.54.05.00 applies as cuttlefish preparation containing fish meat in meal form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Retain supplier specs confirming cuttlefish as base ingredient with fish additive
• Pouch packaging requires pressure/sterilization process documentation
• Monitor EU export certs for ink usage and heavy metal testing in cuttlefish