Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)
Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Frozen fillets of other fish: > Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0304.86.00.00
Frozen Atlantic Herring Fillets
Frozen fillets from Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus), skinless and boneless, packed in bulk for foodservice. Classified under HTS 0304.86.00.00 as frozen fillets of herrings specified in the heading. Excludes minced meat or products unfit for direct human consumption.
Frozen Pacific Herring Fillets
Frozen skinless fillets from Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii), vacuum-packed in 1kg portions for retail. Falls under HTS 0304.86.00.00 specifically for frozen fillets of Clupea pallasii herrings. Must be whole fillets, not minced.
Boneless Frozen Herring Loins
Frozen boneless herring loins (trimmed fillets from Clupea pallasii), IQF for export to processing plants. Classified as frozen fillets under HTS 0304.86.00.00 since loins are fillet derivatives. Not minced or further processed.
Retail Pack Frozen Herring Fillets
Consumer-packed frozen herring fillets (Clupea pallasii), 500g trays with species labeling. Remains under HTS 0304.86.00.00 regardless of retail packaging for frozen fillets. For direct human consumption.
Skinless Boneless Frozen Herring Fillets
Premium skinless, boneless frozen fillets from Atlantic herring, portioned for restaurants. HTS 0304.86.00.00 explicitly for such frozen herring fillets. Processing like pin-boning doesn't alter classification.
IQF Frozen Herring Fillets
Individually quick frozen herring fillets (Clupea harengus membras), boneless, for sushi-grade use. HTS 0304.86.00.00 covers these frozen fillets of specified herring species. Not applicable to breaded or battered products.
Frozen Skin-On Herring Fillets
Frozen skin-on fillets from Clupea harengus, block-frozen in 10kg master cartons for industrial processing. Precisely matches HTS 0304.86.00.00 for frozen herring fillets. Excludes steaks or portions beyond fillets.
Bulk Frozen Herring Fillet Blocks
Glazed block-frozen herring fillets (Clupea harengus), 20kg blocks for surimi production. HTS 0304.86.00.00 applies to these frozen fish fillets of herring. Glazing (ice) permitted if ≤15% weight.