Salted Herring Fillets in 500g Brine Jar from Japan
Herring fillets dried, salted, or preserved in brine, packed in immediate glass jars weighing 500g with contents, totaling under 6.8kg. Classified under HTS 0305.39.20.00 as herring fillets in small consumer containers, not smoked. Meets chapter definition for salted fish fillets excluding flours or pellets.
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
• Verify immediate container weight with contents ≤6.8kg; declare exact net weight on entry
• Provide fish species certification as Atlantic herring to confirm HTS 0305.39 classification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for salted products; watch for brine salinity documentation