King Oscar Anchovies in Capers from Japan
Norwegian anchovy fillets lightly salted and topped with capers in olive oil, 2 oz can under 6.8 kg. Meets HTS 1604.16.40.00 for small-container preserved anchovies in pieces, not minced.
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
• Document addition of capers as flavoring only; must not alter primary anchovy classification
• Use precise weighing for entry declaration to stay under 6.8 kg limit
• Avoid generic 'fish paste' labeling which could trigger 1604.20 misclassification