1605.61.00.00/Smoked Sea Cucumbers/Japan

Smoked Sea Cucumbers from Japan

Sea cucumbers smoked after cleaning and partial cooking to impart flavor and preservation. HTS 1605.61.00.00 covers this prepared form of the aquatic invertebrate.

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

• Document smoking process to differentiate from Chapter 3 smoked fish (which has separate headings)

• Label with smoke type (e.g

• wood) for allergen and FDA compliance

• Watch for EU re-export rules if transshipped through regulated areas