Squid and Salmon Fried Rice Ready Meal from Japan
A pre-cooked frozen meal featuring squid pieces mixed with salmon chunks, rice, vegetables, and soy sauce. Classified under HTS 1605.54.05.00 as a prepared meal containing both squid (mollusc) and fish meat (salmon), fitting the 'products containing fish meat; prepared meals' category for squid-based items.
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
• Verify ingredient list confirms squid as primary with fish meat inclusion to justify 1605.54 classification
• Provide commercial invoice detailing species (e.g
• Todarodes pacificus squid, salmon) and preparation method
• Watch for Section 609 restrictions if any shrimp traces; ensure proper cold chain documentation for perishables