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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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