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%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
• Ensure drained weight declaration matches HTS size criteria for subheading accuracy
• FDA registration required; test for histamine levels common in scombroid fish