Frozen Pacific Sardines from Japan
Whole frozen Pacific sardines (Sardinops sagax), ungutted or gutted but excluding fillets, for human consumption. Classified in HTS 0303.89.00 as frozen 'other fish' not covered by specific headings like 0303.83 for sardines of Sardina pilchardus.
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
• Provide catch certificates to distinguish Pacific sardines from European types in 0303.83
• Ensure proper cold chain documentation to prove frozen state upon import
• Label with country of origin and scientific name to avoid reclassification as prepared products