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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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