Kippered Herring Whole from Japan
Whole Clupea harengus herrings split open, salted, and hot-smoked until partially cooked. Fits HTS 0305.42.00 as smoked herrings, whether or not cooked during smoking.
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
• Provide smoking process details to distinguish from merely salted products
• Ensure cold chain compliance during transit to maintain quality
• Label with country of origin and species per US customs requirements