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Squid in Tomato Sauce Cans from Japan

Tender squid pieces stewed in tomato sauce, canned for ready meals. HTS 1605.54.60 for other preserved squid, common in Italian imports. Versatile for pasta or stews.

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

• Quantify tomato vs squid ratio; high sauce may trigger Chapter 21

• FDA low-acid canned food filing mandatory

• Origin declaration critical for sauce components