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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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