Dried Salted Herring Fillets for Export from Japan
Double-preserved herring fillets first salted then air-dried, common in bulk export packs. Precisely matches HTS 0305.39.61.10 for dried, salted, or brined herring fillets excluding smoke. Used in industrial food processing.
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
• Declare both drying and salting methods explicitly; dual processes stay in this code if not smoked
• Obtain veterinary certificates for preserved fish to meet USDA/APHIS requirements
• Monitor weight loss from drying to accurately report statistical quantities