Smoked Baby Squid Fillets from Japan
Smoked fillets from small squid species, packaged in vacuum-sealed pouches for gourmet appetizers. Classified under HTS 1605.54.60 as other prepared or preserved squid, distinct from illex or loligo. Popular in charcuterie boards and Mediterranean cuisine.
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 smoking process documentation to distinguish from raw frozen under Chapter 3
• Label with country of origin and processing method to meet US Customs fish product rules
• Test for histamine levels as smoked seafood is prone to scombroid poisoning risks