Salted Smoked-Style Herring Fillets in Glass Tray from Japan
Herring fillets heavily salted to mimic smoking preservation, packed in 750g plastic-lined glass trays under 6.8kg. Classed in HTS 0305.39.20.00 as non-smoked salted herring fillets in small packs. Cooking/smoking would exclude it per heading scope.
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
• State 'not smoked, salted only' on docs; CBP may inspect for smoke flavoring
• Use child-resistant packaging if marketed for retail; comply with Poison Prevention Act
• Monitor EU export certs for residue limits in salted fish products