Smoked Kippered Herring Fillets from Japan
Whole or piece herring fillets that have been smoked and kippered, prepared for direct consumption without further cooking. This product falls under HTS 1604.12.60 as prepared or preserved herrings in whole or pieces, not minced, and not specifically covered by other subheadings like pickled or in airtight containers.
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
• Verify species identification as herring (Clupea harengus) via documentation to avoid misclassification under other fish subheadings
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin for any trade preference claims
• Label products clearly with processing method (e.g
• smoked) to prevent reclassification as fresh or frozen under Chapter 3