Salted Herring Offal in Brine Pouches
Salted herring offal, such as roe or milt, packed in brine within flexible pouches of 6.8 kg or less. This product is classified under tariff item 0305.61.00 as it consists of herring (Clupea harengus) that is salted and in brine, not dried or smoked, and is fit for human consumption.
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 offal is fish livers, roes, or milt that are dried, smoked, salted, or in brine
Heading 0305 covers fish livers and roes, which may be classified separately from other fish offal.
If the herring offal is prepared or preserved in a manner beyond simple salting or brining
Prepared or preserved fish products fall under Chapter 16, which includes preparations not covered by Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as fit for human consumption, as offal not fit for human consumption falls under Chapter 5
• Verify that the brine solution and packaging meet CFIA labeling requirements for fish products
• Keep records of the species (Clupea harengus) to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.61.00
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Atlantic herring fillets preserved in brine, maintained moist without drying or smoking. This product is classified under tariff item 0305.61.00 as herring in brine, fit for human consumption.
Brined Herring Roe in Small Cans
Brined herring roe in small cans, derived from Clupea harengus, salted and packed in brine. This product is fit for human consumption and falls under tariff item 0305.61.00 as herring in brine, not dried or smoked.
Brined Norwegian Herring for Pickling
Norwegian Atlantic herring packed in light brine for pickling preparation, kept salted but not dried or smoked. This product falls under tariff item 0305.61.00 as herring in brine.
Brined Whole Pacific Herring in Glass Jars
Whole Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) preserved in brine in glass jars, not dried or smoked. This product is classified under tariff item 0305.61.00 as herring in brine, suitable for retail sale.
Canned Salted Atlantic Herring Fillets
Salted Atlantic herring fillets packed in brine in metal cans, not dried or smoked. This product falls under tariff item 0305.61.00 as herring in brine, fit for human consumption.
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