Crown Prince Kipper Snacks from Japan
Crown Prince Kipper Snacks consist of boneless, skinless smoked herring fillets in cottonseed oil, a popular ready-to-eat product. Classified under HTS 1604.12.60.50 due to their kippered preparation from herring, whole or in pieces.
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
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies 'kipper snacks' and net weight to avoid confusion with general herring products
• Comply with HACCP plans for seafood processing and provide lot traceability for FDA inspections
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain herring sources; confirm origin to calculate correct rates