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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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