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