0303.53.00.00/Frozen Sardinops melanosticta Japanese Sardines/Japan

Frozen Sardinops melanosticta Japanese Sardines from Japan

Whole frozen Japanese pilchards (Sardinops melanosticta) from Pacific stocks, ideal for canning prep. Classified in HTS 0303.53.00.00 for matching Sardinops spp. frozen wholes, not fillets.

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

• Certify no antibiotic residues per FDA import alerts for aquaculture-adjacent species

• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets if applicable, but prefer cardboard for seafood