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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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