Dried Herring Fillets in 1kg Pouch from Japan
Thinly sliced and dried herring fillets packaged in vacuum-sealed pouches totaling 1kg with contents, under 6.8kg limit. Falls under HTS 0305.39.20.00 for non-smoked herring fillets dried, salted or in brine in small containers. Excludes pellets per chapter notes.
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
• Confirm moisture content qualifies as 'dried' per US Customs; test samples if disputed
• Label with country of catch origin; EU/Norwegian herring often requires traceability docs
• Avoid bulk packaging over 6.8kg to stay in this subheading; split shipments if needed