Canned Salted Atlantic Herring Fillets from Japan
Salted herring fillets (Clupea harengus) packed in brine within a metal can weighing 6.8 kg or less total. This product is classified under HTS 0305.61.20.00 as salted fish in brine, not dried or smoked, in small immediate containers suitable for retail.
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
• Verify container net weight including brine does not exceed 6.8 kg to qualify for this subheading
• Provide scientific name (Clupea harengus or pallasii) and salinity proof on commercial invoice for CBP verification
• Ensure no drying or smoking processes; common pitfall is mislabeling lightly smoked product