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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%
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    FDA · Required

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

Alternative Classifications

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

0303.81.00Same rate: 37.5%

If fresh or chilled, not frozen

Fresh or chilled herring fillets fall under heading 0303 for fresh/chilled fish fillets, not frozen under 0304.

0304.82Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If from Alaska pollock instead of herring

Heading 0304.82 specifies frozen fillets of Alaska pollock; species determines the subheading within Chapter 3.

0309.10Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If processed into flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets fit for human consumption from headings 0305-0308, directing them to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure compliance with HACCP and seafood HACCP regulations for frozen fish imports

• Provide certificate of origin and species verification (Clupea harengus) to avoid misclassification; include lab tests if needed

• Avoid common pitfalls like improper temperature logs during transit, which can lead to rejection at port

Related Products under HTS 0304.86.00.00

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.