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%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
• 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