Canned Yellowtail in Brine from Japan
Canned yellowtail (Seriola quinqueradiata) fillets preserved in brine within airtight containers, without oil. Classified under HTS 1604.19.10.00 for yellowtail in pieces, airtight, not in oil, as a prepared fish product.
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 FDA prior notice and ensure low-acid canning compliance for shelf-stable products
• Document brine composition to distinguish from oil-based packing and avoid duty disputes
• Check for Section 609 restrictions if any shrimp bycatch is involved in harvesting