Marinated Cuttlefish Tentacles from China
Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) tentacles marinated in olive oil and herbs, shelf-stable in glass jars. This prepared product is under HTS 1605.54.60 for other preserved squid/cuttlefish, ideal for antipasti platters. Excludes specific illex or loligo types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Specify marinade ingredients on labels for allergen declarations (e.g
• sulfites)
• Use commercial invoice detailing preservation process to support Chapter 16 classification
• Watch for reclassification if oil content exceeds 50%, potentially affecting duties