Dried Smoked Cuttlefish Strips from Japan
Thin strips of cuttlefish smoked and air-dried into jerky-like snacks popular in Asia. HTS 1605.54.60.10 applies to these prepared and preserved cuttlefish products.
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
• Measure moisture content under 20% to confirm preservation status vs. simply dried
• Obtain halal/kosher certs if marketed as such, as CBP checks authenticity
• Package in nitrogen-flushed bags to maintain dryness during ocean transit