Frozen Pacific Herring Whole from Japan
Whole frozen Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) from Alaskan waters, deep-frozen for long-term storage. Classified under HTS 0303.51.00.00 for frozen herrings of this exact species, in whole form without filleting.
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
• Include frozen date and temperature logs in documentation to prove compliance with FDA freezing standards against parasites
• Separate from edible offal; mixtures may require 0303.91 classification, a frequent audit issue
• Use insulated containers to maintain chain of cold during transit, preventing duty-free thawed re-freeze claims