Salted Capelin in Plastic Pail from Japan
Small whole capelin fish salted and packed in brine in plastic pails totaling ≤6.8 kg, unsmoked and undried. Fits HTS 0305.69.50.01 for other salted/brined fish in qualifying small immediate containers, excluding chapter-noted pellets.
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
• Use food-grade plastic pails certified for seafood to pass FDA import inspection
• Document brine composition (saltwater only) to distinguish from pickled products
• Batch-test for moisture content to confirm not dried, avoiding 0305.5 classification