Canned Bonito in Olive Oil from Japan
Canned bonito (Sarda spp.) fillets preserved in olive oil, ready for consumption as a gourmet seafood product. This falls under HTS 1604.14.70.00 as prepared bonito in oil, not minced, distinct from fresh or frozen fish in Chapter 3. It meets the subheading note linking species to Chapter 3 names.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species as Sarda spp. (bonito) via supplier certificates to avoid misclassification; ensure oil content labeling complies with FDA standards; watch for section 609 restrictions if any shrimp bycatch is involved in processing