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Ready Octopus and Mackerel Ramen from Japan

Instant ramen pack with pre-cooked octopus, mackerel flakes, noodles, and dehydrated broth forming a complete meal. This product contains fish meat in an octopus preparation, directly under HTS 1605.55.05.00 for preserved mollusc meals.

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

• Ensure allergen declarations highlight fish and shellfish to comply with FALCPA labeling for mixed seafood

• Provide manufacturing process flowsheets if dehydrated, to verify 'prepared or preserved' status

• Monitor aggregate quotas if mackerel qualifies under any US note provisions similar to tuna