Gourmet Smoked Sprats in Tin Oil from Japan
Gourmet smoked sprats (brisling), neither skinned nor boned, in sunflower oil, tin-plate airtight tins valued $1.80/kg. Qualifies under HTS 1604.13.10.00 for sprats as included species, smoked preparation, and value/container specs. Luxury appetizer import.
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
• Label as 'sprats' or 'brisling' explicitly; generic 'sardines' may trigger review
• Prepare for CBP fish species ID if origin questionable; have supplier affidavits
• Tin-plate must be verified—plastic-lined or other shifts value requirements