Dried Sardines from Japan
Whole small sardines sun-dried, sometimes salted, popular in Asian markets, not smoked. Under HTS 0305.59.00.01 as other dried fish, whether salted or not.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Species verification critical; Sardina pilchardus vs others affects quotas
• Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contamination risk in processing
• Declare drying method; bulk vs retail packed affects marking rules