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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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