Smoked Cuttlefish Fillets from Canada
Cuttlefish mantles filleted, smoked over wood for flavor, and vacuum-sealed as a ready-to-eat delicacy. This preserved form qualifies for HTS 1605.54.60.10 under prepared cuttlefish molluscs.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include smoking process certification to prove preservation method aligns with Chapter 16
• Comply with USDA/FSIS if any smoke flavorings are artificial, requiring additional ingredient disclosure
• Monitor moisture content to prevent duty disputes over net weight of smoked product