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

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

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