Brined Herring Roe in Small Cans from Japan
Herring roe (edible eggs) from Clupea harengus, salted and packed in brine in 6.8 kg max cans. Specifically under HTS 0305.61.20.00 for small-container salted herring products excluding inedible 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
• Obtain CITES permits if wild-harvested; roe often scrutinized for sustainability
• Separate roe from non-edible viscera during processing to avoid Chapter 05