Salted Clupea Pallasii in Retail Pouches from Japan
Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) salted in brine, vacuum-sealed in flexible retail pouches ≤6.8 kg. HTS 0305.61.20.00 for small-container herrings in brine, ideal for sushi markets.
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
• Use oxygen-barrier pouches to maintain brine quality during ocean freight
• Include DNA species verification for Clupea pallasii to prevent herring mix-ups
• Ensure pouches labeled with net drained weight vs total