Brisling Sprats in Lemon Caper Sauce from Japan
Whole brisling or sprats preserved in tangy lemon-caper sauce. HTS 1604.13.90.00 applies to these clupeoid fish in non-basic preparations.
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
• Differentiate sprats from sardines via size/latin name in docs
• Caper sourcing may need additional origin tracing
• Ensure low-acid canning validation