Wine-Poached Pickled Herring Fillets from Japan
Delicate herring fillets poached then pickled in white wine and vinegar, a European deli staple. HTS 1604.12.60.10 covers these as 'fillets' under 'other pickled herrings', excluding minced or caviar forms.
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
• Classify based on predominant preservation (pickling) not secondary flavors; retain processing records
• Comply with Lacey Act for species declaration; use automated FDA import system
• Avoid bulk-to-retail repack claims, which trigger additional duties