Smoked Herring in Pieces from Japan
Cut into portions and kiln-smoked Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus). Fits HTS 0305.49.40 for 'other' smoked fish neither fillets nor offal, adhering to chapter definition of smoked (not cooked) products.
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
• Specify 'kippers' style if applicable; ensure no oil addition to prevent Chapter 16 shift
• Provide batch smoking logs for traceability; pitfall is undervaluing based on smoked weight loss
• Comply with country-of-origin marking; test for salt content under 0305.55 threshold