Smoked Octopus and Herring Bites from Japan
Smoked, bite-sized octopus and herring pieces in oil, packaged as an appetizer meal. HTS 1605.55.05.00 applies due to octopus base with added fish meat (herring), as a preserved prepared product.
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
• Certify smoking process under FDA low-acid canned food regs if applicable to oil-packed items
• Avoid pitfalls by declaring smoke flavoring separately from natural smoked products