Salted Herring Offal in Brine Pouches from Japan
Herring (Clupea harengus) edible offal like roe or milt salted and in brine, pouched in 6.8 kg or less flexible packaging. Excluded from 'other than edible offal' but statistical notes allow under this code for small containers.
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
• Clearly label as 'edible offal' to distinguish from inedible waste under Chapter 05
• Test salinity levels (>10% typically qualifies as salted); provide lab certs