Icelandic Salted Herring in Bulk Brine from Japan
Bulk-packed Icelandic herring (Clupea harengus) salted in large brine vats for industrial use, not dried or smoked. HTS 0305.61.4000 designates these as 'other' salted/brined herrings. Primarily for reprocessing into consumer packs.
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 food-grade brine tanks with temperature logs to prove ongoing preservation status
• Declare net weight excluding brine to accurately compute duties