Fresh Atlantic Herring (Clupea harengus)
Freshly caught Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) from the North Atlantic, chilled but not frozen, sold whole with heads on for immediate processing or retail. Classified under HTS 0302.41.00.00 as fresh or chilled herrings of the specified species, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen herrings shift to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, changing duty rates and import protocols.
If processed into fillets
Herring fillets, fresh or chilled, fall under heading 0304 as fish fillets, distinct from whole fish.
If filleted, dried, or salted
Dried, salted, or smoked herring preparations are classified in heading 0305, not fresh/chilled whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific naming (Clupea harengus) with certificates to prevent reclassification
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving product remains fresh/chilled (below 0°C but not frozen) to avoid duties under heading 0303
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and fish import inspection requirements; common pitfall is inadequate temperature logs
Related Products under HTS 0302.41.00.00
Chilled Pacific Herring (Clupea pallasii)
Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) harvested from Alaskan waters, chilled on ice for preservation, typically used in sushi or canning. This whole fish product fits HTS 0302.41.00.00 as chilled herrings excluding fillets or offal.
Chilled Whole Herring for Sushi Grade
Premium sushi-grade whole herrings (Clupea harengus), flash-chilled post-harvest to preserve freshness for raw consumption in Japanese cuisine. HTS 0302.41.00.00 applies to these fresh or chilled specimens excluding any filleting.
Fresh Norwegian Herring Fillets (Whole Equivalent)
Whole fresh Norwegian herring (Clupea harengus membras) caught in the North Sea, packed in ice for export to U.S. markets. Classified precisely under 0302.41.00.00 for fresh or chilled herrings, not processed further.
Iced Alaskan Herring for Bait
Chilled Alaskan Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) packed in ice, primarily imported for use as fishing bait in recreational and commercial fisheries. Remains under HTS 0302.41.00.00 as fresh/chilled whole herrings regardless of end use.
Fresh Prince Rupert Herring
Fresh herring from Prince Rupert fisheries (Clupea pallasii), chilled and shipped whole for West Coast U.S. canneries. Fits HTS 0302.41.00.00 as specified chilled herrings.
Chilled Icelandic Herring
Icelandic Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) chilled for export, valued for omega-3 content in health food markets. Classified under 0302.41.00.00 for whole fresh/chilled fish.