Brined Herring Fillets in Can from Japan
Herring fillets preserved in brine inside metal cans of 6.8 kg gross weight or less, neither dried nor smoked. This product matches HTS 0305.69.50.01 as other fish in brine in small containers, not offal and adhering to pellet exclusions.
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
• Confirm 'immediate container' status—no outer shipping cartons count toward 6.8 kg limit
• Test salinity levels (>10% typically) to prove brine preservation vs. mere wet packing
• Declare exact fish cut (fillets vs. whole) on entry to prevent reclassification as offal