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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0305Same rate: 35%

If Alaska pollack instead of herring

Clipfish method on Alaska pollack uses specific subheading 0305.23.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If made into flour or pellets

Chapter notes exclude human-consumable flours/pellets from 0305-0308, moving to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use photos or samples at entry to demonstrate clipfish processing versus fresh fillets

Comply with EU export health certificates if sourced from Europe

Beware of over-drying leading to 'pellets' misclassification per chapter notes

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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.

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.

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.

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.