Brined Sprats in Glass Bottle from Japan
Preserved sprats in saltwater brine within glass bottles of 6.8 kg or less total weight, not smoked or dried. This qualifies under HTS 0305.69.50.01 as other fish in brine in small immediate containers, separate from offal or human-fit flours/meals.
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
• Ensure bottles are tamper-evident and labeled with country of origin, species, and net contents
• Refrigeration chain documentation required if not fully stabilized by brine
• Avoid vacuum-packing that could imply further processing under Chapter 16