1605.57.60.00/Smoked Abalone Fillets/Japan

Smoked Abalone Fillets from Japan

Abalone fillets preserved by smoking process, vacuum-sealed in bulk for foodservice. This 'other' preparation fits HTS 1605.57.60.00 for preserved molluscs beyond basic canning.

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%

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Import Tips

• Include smoking method and duration in commercial invoice to justify 'prepared or preserved' status

• FDA prior notice required 2-8 hours pre-arrival; label with country of origin and processing details

• Avoid misdeclaring as fresh—smoking alters tariff classification; common audit trigger