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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.41.00.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen for long-term bait storage

Frozen bait herring is classified under frozen fish heading 0303.

0511.99Lower: 11.1% vs 35%

If dried or preserved as bait

Inedible preserved fish for bait falls under heading 0511 animal products.

2309.90.44Lower: 25% vs 35%

If processed into feed pellets

Agglomerated into pellets per chapter note, shifts to Chapter 23 fish feed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare intended use as bait on entry forms; no special permits needed but accurate HTS prevents penalties

Ensure packaging prevents leakage; CBP inspects for cleanliness in chilled fish shipments

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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.

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.

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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.

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