0302.43.00.00/Fresh Chilled Sardinella aurita Round Sardinella/Japan

Fresh Chilled Sardinella aurita Round Sardinella from Japan

Fresh or chilled Sardinella aurita, a tropical sardinella from Mediterranean and West African waters, imported whole for bait or food. Specifically under HTS 0302.43.00.00 for fresh/chilled sardinella spp.

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

• For tropical species, test for ciguatera toxins; provide negative certs to avoid FDA holds

• Segregate from frozen cargo holds to prevent moisture damage proving 'chilled' status