Dried Herring Fillets in 1kg Pouch
Thinly sliced and dried herring fillets packaged in vacuum-sealed pouches totaling 1kg with contents, under 6.8kg limit. Falls under HTS 0305.39.20.00 for non-smoked herring fillets dried, salted or in brine in small containers. Excludes pellets per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not herring species, e.g., mackerel fillets
Other fish species dried/salted fillets use 0305.59, specific to non-herring.
If ground into flour or meal fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours/meals from 0305-0308, directing to 0309.
If formed into compressed pellets
Pellets as defined in chapter notes classify under 07 for legume/fish pellets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm moisture content qualifies as 'dried' per US Customs; test samples if disputed
• Label with country of catch origin; EU/Norwegian herring often requires traceability docs
• Avoid bulk packaging over 6.8kg to stay in this subheading; split shipments if needed
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