Brined Carp Fillets Dried from Japan
Carp fillets (Cyprinus spp.) preserved in brine then dried, common in Eastern European and Asian dried fish trade. Falls under HTS 0305.52.00.00 as dried carp, salted/in brine but not smoked, not offal or pellets. Used in stews and snacks.
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 brine composition and drying time in invoices to differentiate from fresh brined fish
• Ensure product is not fit for human consumption as flour/meal to avoid 0309 redirect per notes
• Test for contaminants common in farmed carp species