Pilchards in Sunflower Oil Bulk from Japan
South African pilchards (Sardina pilchardus) preserved in sunflower oil, in 9 kg commercial drums. HTS 1604.19.61.00 applies to these 'other' oily fish in bulk oil containers over 7 kg.
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
• Confirm 'immediate container' status; secondary packaging doesn't count toward weight
• Include sustainability certs like MSC for pilchards to ease NGO scrutiny
• Batch-test for oil rancidity, frequent issue in long-haul sunflower oil shipments