Frozen Herring

Whole frozen Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus), ungutted, excluding meat or fillets. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00 for other frozen fish not matching herring-specific 0303.81.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0303.81.00Same rate: 35%

If specifically Atlantic herring or Pacific herring

Herring has dedicated subheadings, excluding it from 'other'.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If dried, salted, or in brine

Preserved fish move to headings 0305+, not merely frozen.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If ground into meal unfit for humans

Animal feed meals from fish are in Chapter 23.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Confirm not Pacific herring if that alters specifics; use INN codes

β€’ Document whole fish integrity to prevent reclass to 0304 fillets