Smoked Whole Herring in Tomato Sauce 1kg Can from Japan
Whole smoked herrings preserved in tomato sauce within 1 kg immediate cans exceeding 0.45 kg. Classified in HTS 1604.12.40.00 for large-container herrings that are smoked or kippered in tomato sauce, not fitting fresh or minced categories.
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
• Include commercial invoice detailing fish pieces (whole vs fillets) and sauce composition for accurate HTS verification
• Comply with USDC sea trade regs if from restricted origins; obtain prior notice via FDA PNSI system
• Avoid common pitfall of under-declaring weight, leading to reclassification and penalties