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Fermented Octopus Sashimi from Japan

Lightly fermented thin-sliced octopus for sushi, preserved naturally. Classifies in HTS 1605.55.60.00 for other octopus, as fermentation is a preparation method. Not frozen raw.

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

Provide fermentation time and lab tests for pathogens; label as 'fermented'

Avoid mislabeling as raw under Chapter 3

Fermented Octopus Sashimi from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1605.55.60.00