Lemon Pepper Seafood Rub from Japan
Dry blend of lemon peel, black pepper, salt, garlic, and onion powder optimized for seasoning shrimp, salmon, or whitefish. Falls under HTS 2103.90.78.00 for mixed condiments/seasonings described in U.S. note 3, combining herbs/spices without prohibited meat content.
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
• Confirm product meets 'mixed' criteria with ≥2 distinct seasonings; single-ingredient risks 0910 classification
• Include FDA prior notice and facility registration for spice imports to prevent CBP holds
• Monitor aggregate entries against annual quota; excess may face higher duties or denial