Mussel and Tuna Stuffed Peppers from Japan

Pre-cooked bell peppers filled with mussels, tuna flakes, rice, and tomato sauce, packaged for microwave heating. This prepared meal qualifies for HTS 1605.59.05.00 as it contains molluscs (mussels) and fish meat (tuna). Common in Mediterranean frozen entrees.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Document exact fish meat percentage via supplier specs to justify mollusc heading over fish

Include EU/foreign health certificates for bivalve molluscs like mussels

Test for histamine levels in tuna components to meet FDA seafood safety standards

Mussel and Tuna Stuffed Peppers from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1605.59.05.00