Chilled Whole Herring for Sushi Grade from Japan
Premium sushi-grade whole herrings (Clupea harengus), flash-chilled post-harvest to preserve freshness for raw consumption in Japanese cuisine. HTS 0302.41.00.00 applies to these fresh or chilled specimens excluding any filleting.
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
• Provide parasite destruction certification (e.g
• freezing history if applicable) for raw consumption under FDA rules
• Use insulated containers with data loggers; temperature excursions common pitfall leading to rejection
• Species verification via DNA testing recommended for high-value sushi imports to confirm Clupea spp