Block Frozen Herring from Japan
Herring (Clupea spp.) frozen in large blocks of multiple whole fish, typically 20-40kg for industrial use. HTS 0303.51.00.00 for frozen whole herrings, form of freezing irrelevant.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Bulk blocks need weight-out certificates accurate to 0.1%; discrepancies lead to valuation disputes
• Refrigerated container specs mandatory (reefer set to -25°C); heat damage voids claims
• Screen for block-processed fillets disguised as whole, shifting to higher-duty 0304