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