Cockle and Mackerel Pilaf from Japan
Ready-to-eat pilaf with cockles, mackerel pieces, onions, and spices in pouches. As a prepared meal with molluscs (cockles) and fish meat (mackerel), it fits HTS 1605.59.05.00. Convenient microwave meal.
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
• Pouch integrity tests prevent leakage claims
• Regional origin rules for mackerel species ID
• Nutrition labeling must match US formats