Skinless Boneless Frozen Herring Fillets
Skinless boneless frozen herring fillets are premium fillets from Atlantic herring, portioned for restaurants. They are classified under this tariff item as frozen fillets of herring, and processing such as pin-boning does not alter the classification.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fillets are cut into smaller pieces or portions
Other frozen fish meat may apply if the product is not a whole fillet.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that pin-boning or similar processing does not change the product's nature as a fillet
• Ensure the fillets are not minced or ground, as that would shift classification
• Verify the species (Clupea harengus) and that the product is for human consumption
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.86.00
Boneless Frozen Herring Loins
Boneless frozen herring loins are trimmed fillet derivatives from Clupea pallasii, individually quick frozen for processing. They are classified under this tariff item as frozen fillets of herring, since loins are considered fillet derivatives and not minced or further processed.
Bulk Frozen Herring Fillet Blocks
Bulk frozen herring fillet blocks are glazed, block-frozen fillets of Clupea harengus, packed in 20kg blocks for surimi production. They are classified under this tariff item as frozen fillets of herring, with glazing permitted if the ice weight does not exceed 15% of the total product weight.
Frozen Atlantic Herring Fillets
Frozen Atlantic herring fillets are skinless, boneless fillets from Clupea harengus, packed in bulk for foodservice. They are classified under this tariff item as frozen fillets of herring, and the product excludes minced meat or other processed forms.
Frozen Pacific Herring Fillets
Frozen Pacific herring fillets are skinless fillets from Clupea pallasii, vacuum-packed in 1kg portions for retail. They are classified under this tariff item as frozen fillets of herring, and the product must be whole fillets, not steaks or portions beyond fillet cuts.
Frozen Skin-On Herring Fillets
Frozen skin-on herring fillets are block-frozen fillets from Clupea harengus, packed in 10kg master cartons for industrial processing. They are classified under this tariff item as frozen fillets of herring, and the product excludes steaks or portions beyond fillet cuts.
IQF Frozen Herring Fillets
IQF frozen herring fillets are individually quick frozen, boneless fillets from Clupea harengus membras, intended for sushi-grade use. They are classified under this tariff item as frozen fillets of herring, and the product is not breaded, battered, or otherwise prepared.