Bonito Fillets in Vegetable Oil from Japan
Strips of bonito (Sarda spp.) fillets cooked and immersed in vegetable oil, packaged in non-airtight tin containers for shelf-stable retail sale. Under HTS 1604.14.50.00 as other tunas/skipjack/bonito in pieces, excluding airtight formats.
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
• Ensure EU catch certificates if from regulated fisheries to meet U.S. illegal fishing import bans
• Document oil type and percentage for accurate duty assessment; vegetable vs olive oil can affect valuation
• Inspect for vacuum sealing which might trigger reclassification to airtight subheadings during exam