Canned Octopus with Salmon Salad from China
Canned salad featuring octopus chunks mixed with salmon meat, mayonnaise, and vegetables for instant consumption. Falls under HTS 1605.55.05.00 because it's an octopus-based prepared meal explicitly containing fish meat from salmon. The product is preserved and ready-to-serve, aligning with chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Obtain FDA prior notice for all seafood imports and ensure HACCP plans cover canning processes to prevent holds
• Label with country of origin and fish species to satisfy US note requirements for tuna-related products if applicable
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient vacuum sealing documentation, which can trigger re-inspection