Sardinella in Mustard Sauce from Japan
Prepared whole sardinella (Clupea spp.) in creamy mustard sauce. Fits HTS 1604.13.90.00 covering sardinella as other prepared forms not minced.
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
• Species confirmation critical; sardinella vs sardines affects no subheading difference here
• Mustard sauce requires allergen declaration
• Check for EU export health certificates