0305.42.00.20/Whole Smoked Kippers Herring/Japan

Whole Smoked Kippers Herring from Japan

Whole kippers-style smoked herring (Clupea harengus), a traditional preparation split but beheaded only, not filleted. Classed under HTS 0305.42.0020 for minimally processed smoked herrings.

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%

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Import Tips

• Use commercial invoices specifying 'kippers' as beheaded whole to avoid fillet confusion

• Comply with EU/US equivalence for smoked fish processing standards

• Test for histamine levels mandatory for smoked seafood imports