0303.51.00.00/Frozen Herring in Consumer Packs/Japan

Frozen Herring in Consumer Packs from Japan

Frozen whole herrings (Clupea pallasii) packed in 1kg retail-ready bags for direct sale. Remains HTS 0303.51.00.00 as packaging doesn't alter base classification for frozen whole fish.

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

• Consumer packaging needs bilingual labeling (English/Spanish min.); FDA import refusals common

• Small packs easier customs but watch minimum quantity rules for formal entry

• Avoid 'fillet-style' whole fish photos; invites 0304 reclassification