Bloaters Smoked Herring from Japan
Whole ungutted Clupea harengus herrings dry-salted and cold-smoked, known as bloaters. Classed in HTS 0305.42.00 for smoked herrings including whole forms.
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
• Retain processing records showing smoking as final step
• Comply with Lacey Act for species declaration
• Inspect for proper vacuum packaging to prevent spoilage claims