Dried Octopus Strips from Japan
Thinly sliced and sun-dried octopus strips, a chewy snack from Asia, lightly salted. Fits HTS 1605.55.60.00 as other prepared octopus, where drying and salting constitute preparation. Distinguished from unprepared dried under Chapter 3.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document drying process to avoid Chapter 3 downgrade; test for moisture <20%
• Beware of insect contamination claims on dried goods