Brined Anchovy Whole for Canning Prep from Japan
Whole brined anchovies (Engraulis spp.) salted for pre-canning preservation, shipped in non-retail vats, not dried or smoked. HTS 0305.63.60.00 designates as other salted/brined anchovies excluding offal. Not pellets as no compression/binder used.
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
• Include processing chain docs showing canning end-use; test for histamine levels pre-shipment; common error: declaring as 'ready-to-eat' moving to 0305.20