Kippered Fish Paste from Japan
Paste derived from smoked herring or kippered fish, ground into a creamy spread for crackers. Falls under HTS 1604.20.10.00 for other prepared fish pastes. Smoking and pureeing qualify it as preserved in paste form.
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
• Declare smoke flavoring method (natural vs. artificial) to prevent adulteration claims
• Provide nutritional labeling compliant with US standards for preserved fish products
• Separate from sets with crackers, as sets may alter classification