Bulk Shirasu in Sesame Oil from Japan
Japanese shirasu (small whitebait, Spratelloides gracilis) in sesame oil, 7.2 kg containers for Asian markets. Fits HTS 1604.19.61.00 as other tiny fish preserved in oil, bulk form.
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
• Allergen labeling critical for sesame oil in fish products
• Verify 'pieces, not minced' via photos in entry docs
• Japan export certs speed FDA review