Dried Octopus Strips from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document drying process to avoid Chapter 3 downgrade; test for moisture <20%
• Beware of insect contamination claims on dried goods