Whole Anchovies in Airtight Can with Salt Brine from Japan
Intact whole anchovies (Engraulis spp.) packed in heavy salt brine within airtight cans, net ≤6.8kg, for culinary use. Fits HTS 0305.63.20.00 precisely as non-dried, non-smoked salted anchovies in specified airtight retail containers.
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
• Document brine salinity (>10% typically) to distinguish from fresh/frozen under 0302/0303
• Ensure no added binders, as per Chapter Note on pellets, to stay out of heading 0309
• Retail packaging must show nutritional info; bulk repacking risks reclassification