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Fresh Chilled Pilchards in Small Can from Japan

Pilchards (Sardina pilchardus variant), fresh/chilled scaled fish in immediate cans weighing 6.8 kg or less with contents, whole not filleted. HTS 0302.89.11.40 applies to these other retail-packed scaled fish excluding offal specifics. Fins or viscera may be removed.

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 scaling process with photos or certs if audited; maintain cold chain records under 4°C; declare as 'other' only if not matching principal species like salmon