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
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
• 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