Canned Sprats in Mustard Sauce from Japan
Baltic sprats preserved whole in mustard sauce within airtight cans, not minced and excluding oil. This product is classified in HTS 1604.19.22.00 as other fish, in airtight containers, not in oil.
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
• Include nutritional panels and mustard allergen declarations per FDA labeling rules
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'not in oil' to prevent reclassification during customs exam
• Monitor for seasonal quotas on small pelagic fish like sprats from Eastern Europe