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

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

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

Frozen Herring for Bait from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0303.51.00.00