Herring Cakes in Airtight Pouch from Japan
Smoked herring fish cakes pouched airtight, no oil, ≤6.8 kg for retail. Under HTS 1604.20.20.00 as preserved fish cakes meeting container and form specs.
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
• Herring often smoked; declare processing to distinguish from 1604.20.50 smoked fish
• Use calibrated scales for container weights to match statistical break
• FDA prior notice mandatory; refile if species misdeclared