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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen fillets of plaice or sole
Flatfish like plaice have separate subheadings; round fish like herring are distinct.
If made into pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter note directs human-consumable pellets to 1902, not fish fillet headings.
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• Include processing facility HACCP plan and foreign inspection reports
• Skin-on vs skinless doesn't change classification but affects labeling accuracy
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