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Pouched Octopus Alternatives (Cuttlefish) from Canada

Cooked cuttlefish meat, often mislabeled as octopus alternative, preserved in retort pouches. Though cephalopods, classified under HTS 1605.59.60.00 if not fitting specific squid/octopus subheadings.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

Import Tips

Validate retort processing parameters for low-acid canned food registration

Differentiate from squid via ink sac removal documentation

Test for cadmium accumulation typical in cuttlefish