Smoked Boneless Alaska Herring Strips
Narrow strips of boneless smoked Alaska herring (Clupea pallasii), perfect for snacks, with precise deboning. Classified under tariff item 0305.42.00 as smoked herring, including fillets, other than edible fish offal.
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 product is smoked but not specifically herring
Other smoked fish are classified under this residual tariff item.
If the strips are dried or salted instead of smoked
Dried or salted fish products fall under a different heading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the species is correctly identified as Clupea pallasii on the commercial invoice
• Verify that the strips are fully deboned and meet CFIA standards for smoked fish
• Keep documentation of the smoking process and origin for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.42.00
Beheaded Cold-Smoked Pacific Herring
Beheaded Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) that is cold-smoked for subtle flavor preservation, not further processed. The beheading does not remove it from the scope of smoked herring, as it is still a whole fish product under this tariff item.
Beheaded Smoked Atlantic Herring
Beheaded smoked herring from Clupea harengus, lightly smoked for preservation and ready for market without gutting or filleting. The beheaded whole fish is a smoked herring product under this tariff item.
Bloaters Smoked Herring
Whole ungutted Clupea harengus herrings that are dry-salted and cold-smoked, known as bloaters. The smoking process preserves the fish and imparts a distinctive flavor, qualifying them as smoked fish under this tariff item.
Buckling Smoked Herring
Traditional buckling-style whole smoked herrings (Clupea pallasii), tea-smoked for a delicate flavor profile. Classified under tariff item 0305.42.00 as smoked herring, including fillets, other than edible fish offal.
Bulk Smoked Boneless Herring for Processing
Bulk-packed boneless smoked Pacific herring intended for further food processing, with bones removed for efficiency. The product is a smoked herring product, and this tariff item covers smoked herring fillets and cuts, including boneless forms.
Cold-Smoked Boneless Kippered Herring
Kippered herring refers to split, salted, and cold-smoked Clupea harengus fillets with bones meticulously removed for premium quality. The product is a smoked herring fillet, covered by this tariff item.