Salted Sea Lion Fillets from Japan
Boneless fillets from sea lions (Pinnipedia), heavily salted for curing, prized for flavor in native recipes. Classified HTS 0210.92.01.00 for salted marine mammal meat; bones excluded from weight per US notes. Vacuum-packed for import stability.
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
• Document salt content exceeding 1.2% for preservation status; no bone weight allowance in duties; ensure FDA prior notice filing