Pilchards in Oil from Japan

Whole pilchards (sardine-like fish) preserved in cottonseed oil in airtight tins. Classifies to HTS 1604.19.32.00 as other fish in oil-packed airtight containers.

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

• Ensure drained weight declaration matches HTS size criteria for subheading accuracy

• FDA registration required; test for histamine levels common in scombroid fish