Dried Salted Atlantic Herring from Japan
Whole or filleted Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) that has been dried and salted for preservation, commonly used in Scandinavian cuisine. This product falls under HTS 0305.54.00.00 as dried fish, other than edible offal, whether or not salted but not smoked, specifically listed under herrings. It is unfit for human consumption as flour, meal, or pellets per chapter notes.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific naming (Clupea harengus) with certificates of origin to match HTS listing
• Provide documentation proving the fish is dried/salted but not smoked; common pitfall is misclassification as smoked under 0305.41-0305.59
• Check for moisture content to confirm 'dried' status; excessive brine may shift to fresh/chilled categories