Rolled Anchovies in Airtight Glass Jars from Japan
Rolled anchovy fillets (Engraulis spp.) in brine, sealed in airtight glass jars with content weight ≤6.8kg, often with capers or oil. Classifies under HTS 0305.63.20.00 as salted fish in brine specifically in airtight containers for consumer use.
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
• Label jars with exact net weight and brine content; FDA requires country-of-origin and species declaration for traceability
• Test for airtight seal integrity to prevent reclassification as non-airtight; common pitfall is moisture damage in transit
• Obtain Certificate of Analysis for salt levels to prove 'salted but not dried/smoked' status