Frozen Pacific Herring Whole
Frozen Pacific herring whole are whole fish of the species Clupea pallasii from Alaskan waters, deep-frozen for storage. The product is classified under this tariff item as it is a frozen herring of the exact species, in whole form.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the herring are of a different species not listed in the item
Frozen fish not specifically named in heading 0303 are classified under 0303.89.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the species is Clupea pallasii, as other herring species may fall under different subheadings
• Ensure the fish are whole and not filleted
• Provide freezing documentation to confirm preservation
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.51.00
Block Frozen Herring
Block frozen herring consists of whole fish of the species Clupea harengus or Clupea pallasii, frozen in large blocks for industrial processing. The freezing method does not affect classification, and the product remains a whole fish, not filleted or otherwise prepared.
Frozen Alaskan Herring Roe-on
Frozen Alaskan herring roe-on consists of whole Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) with roe intact, frozen. The roe is not separated, so the product is classified as whole fish, not offal, under this tariff item.
Frozen Atlantic Herring Whole
Frozen Atlantic herring whole refers to whole fish of the species Clupea harengus, caught in the North Atlantic and frozen to below -18°C. The product is not filleted or processed, aligning with the scope of this tariff item.
Frozen Herring for Bait
Frozen herring for bait consists of whole herrings (Clupea harengus membras) frozen and packaged for use as fishing bait. Classification is based on species and frozen state, not end use, so it remains under this tariff item.
Frozen Herring in Consumer Packs
Frozen herring in consumer packs are whole fish (Clupea pallasii) packed in 1kg retail bags. Packaging does not alter the classification, as the product remains whole frozen herring under this tariff item.
Frozen Norwegian Herring
Frozen Norwegian herring consists of whole spring-spawning herring (Clupea harengus) from the Norwegian Sea. The product is specifically covered by this tariff item for frozen herrings of this species.