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%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
• Provide fermentation time and lab tests for pathogens; label as 'fermented'
• Avoid mislabeling as raw under Chapter 3