Finnish-Style Smoked Baltic Herring from Japan
Kiln-smoked portions of red hake (Urophycis chuss), a Urophycis species used in chowders. HTS 0305.49.40.20 includes this hake variety as smoked fish other than offal.
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
• Regional naming varies; use scientific names in invoices
• Test for salt content to confirm not over-salted into brine category