1604.19.22.00/Canned Pilchards in Hot Sauce/Japan

Canned Pilchards in Hot Sauce from Japan

South African pilchards (sardine species) in spicy tomato-hot sauce, airtight canned, whole or pieces, not minced or oil-packed. Under HTS 1604.19.22.00 for other fish preparations meeting the airtight, non-oil criteria.

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%

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Import Tips

• Label with country of catch and processing to trace sustainability certifications like MSC for market access

• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'sardines' if species differs, leading to incorrect duty application

• Prepare for inspections on sauce acidity levels to ensure shelf-stability compliance