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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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