Herring in Tomato Sauce Pieces from Japan
Herring pieces preserved in a tomato-based sauce, not airtight-sealed, for use in meals. Classified in HTS 1604.12.60 for other herring preparations 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
• List sauce ingredients prominently; tomato >50% may risk vegetable classification
• Comply with country-specific additive limits (e.g
• EU vs
• Asia origins)
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'not minced' to affirm heading 1604 structure