Sardine-Size Sprats in Canola Oil from Japan
European sprat (Sprattus sprattus) packed like sardines in canola oil, over 7.5 kg bulk for processing. HTS 1604.19.61.00 covers these small Clupeidae fish as 'other' preserved 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
• Specify regional variant (Baltic vs North Sea) for accurate tariff application
• Ensure cans are 'immediate' with no retail labeling to qualify as bulk
• Monitor omega-3 claims; require lab verification for marketing compliance