Anchovy Fillets in Sunflower Oil Tin from Japan
Skinless and boneless anchovy fillets preserved in sunflower oil, typically in 50g tins. Classified under HTS 1604.16.60.00 for other prepared anchovies, whole or in pieces, excluding minced forms.
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
• Provide lab analysis or certificate confirming not minced and oil packing to avoid 1604.16.90 scrutiny
• Comply with Lacey Act by declaring country of harvest; pitfall is incomplete chain-of-custody docs
• Label net drained weight accurately for CBP valuation; use seafood HACCP plans for FDA clearance