Pickled Herring Tidbits with Onions from Japan
Small cut pieces of pickled herring combined with sliced onions in spiced vinegar, jarred for appetizers. Falls under HTS 1604.12.60.30 as 'other' pickled herrings in pieces (tidbits), not minced, prepared per Chapter 16 for preserved fish excluding whole or specific forms. Onions are incidental, not changing fish principal classification.
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
• List all ingredients prominently; onions don't alter classification but require allergen labeling
• Ensure pH levels documented for low-acid canned food registration with FDA