Frozen Small Brisling Herring from Japan
Frozen juvenile herrings (Clupea harengus, brisling size), whole and under 100g each. HTS 0303.51.00.00 covers all sizes of frozen herrings of this species.
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
• Small fish prone to over-processing claims; photos/docs proving whole state essential
• Histamine testing critical for small pelagic fish; levels rise quickly post-thaw
• Declare as Clupea harengus specifically; generic 'brisling' invites scrutiny