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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If swordfish fillets instead
Different fish species like swordfish have their own subheading 0304.91; classification is species-specific.
If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved herrings move to Chapter 16, not fresh/frozen fillets of Chapter 3.
If fresh whole herrings, not filleted
Whole fresh herrings are under 0302; filleting changes to fillets in 0304 when frozen.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages with scientific name (Clupea pallasii) and country of catch per FDA seafood labeling rules
• Verify frozen state upon entry; thawing can reclassify as fresh/chilled under 0303
• Use IQF (individually quick frozen) processing to meet quality standards and prevent spoilage claims
Related Products 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.
Boneless Frozen Herring Loins
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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.