Brined Smoked-Free Herring Fillets
Herring fillets placed in light brine without subsequent smoking or drying, maintaining natural moisture. HTS 0305.39.61.10 covers this non-smoked, preserved form specifically for herring. Popular in Scandinavian-style matjes preparations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If smoked after brining
Any smoking process, even post-brining, reclassifies to the smoked fish heading 0305.41.
If frozen rather than brined
Frozen herring fillets are under heading 0302 for frozen fish, not preserved by salt.
If flavored or mixed with sauces
Brined fillets with added seasonings become food preparations under Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide affidavits confirming no smoking process to prevent shift to HTS 0305.41 smoked category
• Ensure packaging prevents further drying during transit, which could alter classification
• Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contact in processing facilities
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Dried Atlantic Herring Fillets
Thin fillets of Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) that have been dried to preserve them, retaining their flaky texture and rich flavor. Classified under HTS 0305.39.61.10 as dried herring fillets, not smoked, distinct from whole fish or fresh products. Ideal for snacks or ingredient in Nordic cuisine.
Salted Pacific Herring Fillets
Fillets from Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) preserved in heavy salt brine, developing a firm texture suitable for pickling. Fits HTS 0305.39.61.10 as salted herring fillets, excluding smoked or fresh forms. Commonly used in Asian fermented dishes.
Dried Salted Herring Fillets for Export
Double-preserved herring fillets first salted then air-dried, common in bulk export packs. Precisely matches HTS 0305.39.61.10 for dried, salted, or brined herring fillets excluding smoke. Used in industrial food processing.
Clipfish-Style Herring Fillets
Herring fillets salt-cured and partially dried in the clipfish method, firm and boneless. Classed under HTS 0305.39.61.10 as non-smoked dried/salted herring fillets. Traditional in Portuguese and Norwegian trade.
Matjes-Style Lightly Brined Herring Fillets
Young herring fillets in mild brine for matjes, not dried or smoked, preserving delicate flavor. HTS 0305.39.61.10 applies to this brined-only preservation of herring fillets. Delicacy in Dutch and German markets.
Bulk Salted Herring Fillets
Large-volume salted herring fillets in barrels, purely preserved by salt without drying. Directly under HTS 0305.39.61.10 for non-smoked herring fillets in brine/salt. For further processing into kippers or rolls.