IQF Frozen Herring from Japan

Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) whole herrings (Clupea pallasii), each fish frozen separately for easy portioning. HTS 0303.51.00.00 applies to all frozen whole herrings of these species, including IQF technology.

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

IQF requires proof of individual freezing process in entry docs to distinguish from block-frozen under same code

Test for histamine levels mandatory for scombroid species relatives; herrings prone to issues

Avoid partial thawing in shipping; CBP may reject if not demonstrably frozen whole fish

IQF Frozen Herring from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0303.51.00.00