0305.42.00.50/Liquid-Smoked Boneless Herring Fillets/Japan

Liquid-Smoked Boneless Herring Fillets from Japan

Boneless herring fillets treated with liquid smoke for flavor, considered smoked per trade practice, bones removed. Under HTS 0305.42.0050 as other boneless smoked herrings. Liquid smoke accepted as equivalent to traditional in classification.

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

• Document liquid smoke usage as 'smoked' equivalent; CBP rulings support this

• Label ingredients transparently to avoid 'imitation' flags

• Test smoke levels to ensure not just flavored but qualifies as smoked process