Brined Herring Loins from Japan
Herring loins brined for preservation but not fully pickled, cut into pieces for sale. HTS 1604.12.60 covers these other non-minced preparations.
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
• Measure brine salt content; >specific threshold may reclassify as 1604.11 pickled
• Provide lab analysis for salt and preservatives on commercial docs
• Ensure proper cold chain to port to maintain 'prepared' status