1605.69.00.00/Jarred Preserved Starfish/Japan

Jarred Preserved Starfish from Japan

Edible starfish arms (Asteroidea class) are cooked and preserved in jars with spices for novelty cuisine. This niche product is under HTS 1605.69.00.00 as other prepared echinoderms.

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

• Provide edibility proof and toxin screening, as many starfish are non-food species

• Use detailed invoices specifying 'food-grade prepared starfish' to avoid aquarium misclassification

• Ensure no live tissue to prevent Chapter 3 live goods duties