Kippered Herring Pieces in Tomato Sauce Jumbo Jar from Japan
Pieces of kippered herring in tomato sauce, packed in oversized glass jars totaling 0.6 kg with contents. This qualifies for HTS 1604.12.40.00 as non-minced herring preparations in large immediate containers, smoked/kippered style.
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
• Glass jars count as immediate containers; specify material and seal type in shipping docs
• Test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines for smoked fish to clear import alerts
• Pair with bonding for deferred duties on high-volume foodservice imports