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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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