Cold-Smoked Boneless Kippered Herring from Japan
Kippered herring refers to split, salted, and cold-smoked Clupea harengus fillets with bones meticulously removed for premium quality. This product matches HTS 0305.42.0050 as other boneless smoked herrings, excluding offal. Cold smoking preserves moisture while imparting subtle flavor, fitting the smoked fish definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit processing records showing cold-smoking temperatures below cooking thresholds to affirm HTS fit
• Label as 'boneless smoked herring' accurately; mismatches lead to audits or duty adjustments
• Check for EU or Alaskan origin specifics, as Pacific vs Atlantic may influence statistical suffixes