1604.13.90.00/Portuguese Style Sardines in Spiced Oil/Japan

Portuguese Style Sardines in Spiced Oil from Japan

Whole sardines in oil infused with spices like piri-piri, a traditional preparation. Under HTS 1604.13.90.00 for sardines not qualifying under plain oil subheading due to added spices.

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%

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