Cold Smoked Pacific Herring (Clupea pallasii) from Japan
Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) lightly smoked at low temperatures to retain moisture and omega-3 oils. Directly classified in HTS 0305.42.00 for smoked herrings of this species.
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
• Include scientific name verification from supplier for customs clearance
• Test for histamine levels common in smoked scombroid-like fish
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'generic smoked fish' to prevent penalties