0303.51.00.00/Frozen Herring for Bait/Japan

Frozen Herring for Bait from Japan

Frozen whole herrings (Clupea harengus membras subspecies) packaged specifically for use as fishing bait. Remains under HTS 0303.51.00.00 as the HTS classification is by species and frozen state, regardless of end use.

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

• Label clearly as 'bait use only' to avoid food safety scrutiny; commingling with edible fish triggers reclassification

• Check for invasive species restrictions in addition to HTS; Pacific herring may have regional quotas

• Document end-use declaration if claiming lower duties, but base classification remains species-based