Frozen Herring for Bait
Frozen whole herrings (Clupea harengus membras subspecies) packaged specifically for use as fishing bait. Remains under HTS 0303.51.00.00 as the HTS classification is by species and frozen state, regardless of end use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried, even salted or smoked, not frozen
Dried herrings fall under 0305; different preservation method changes heading.
If for animal feed use after processing
If unfit for human consumption and used as pet food, it may shift to Chapter 23 animal feeds.
If headless or gutted but not filleted
Some processed forms excluding full fillets might be argued under 0304, but whole frozen stays in 0303.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'bait use only' to avoid food safety scrutiny; commingling with edible fish triggers reclassification
• Check for invasive species restrictions in addition to HTS; Pacific herring may have regional quotas
• Document end-use declaration if claiming lower duties, but base classification remains species-based
Related Products under HTS 0303.51.00.00
Frozen Atlantic Herring Whole
Whole frozen Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) caught in the North Atlantic, preserved by freezing to below -18°C. This product falls under HTS 0303.51.00.00 as it is specifically frozen herrings of the named species, excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304.
Frozen Pacific Herring Whole
Whole frozen Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) from Alaskan waters, deep-frozen for long-term storage. Classified under HTS 0303.51.00.00 for frozen herrings of this exact species, in whole form without filleting.
IQF Frozen Herring
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) whole herrings (Clupea pallasii), each fish frozen separately for easy portioning. HTS 0303.51.00.00 applies to all frozen whole herrings of these species, including IQF technology.
Frozen Norwegian Herring
Frozen whole Norwegian spring-spawning herring (Clupea harengus), a premium stock from the Norwegian Sea. Specifically covered by HTS 0303.51.00.00 for frozen Clupea harengus herrings.
Block Frozen Herring
Herring (Clupea spp.) frozen in large blocks of multiple whole fish, typically 20-40kg for industrial use. HTS 0303.51.00.00 for frozen whole herrings, form of freezing irrelevant.
Frozen Alaskan Herring Roe-on
Whole frozen Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) with roe intact, from Alaskan fisheries. Still classified as whole fish under HTS 0303.51.00.00; roe not separated as offal.