Frozen Cooked Cuttlefish Rings from Japan
Cuttlefish cut into rings, boiled or steamed, then quick-frozen for preservation and easy preparation. Classified under HTS 1605.54.60.10 as other prepared or preserved cuttlefish, excluding fresh or live forms.
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
• Provide processing records showing cooking step to distinguish from frozen raw under Chapter 3
• Test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines, as cooked seafood is prone to scombrotoxin formation
• Use IQF packaging to prevent clumping, which can affect weight declaration accuracy at entry