Clipfish-Style Herring Fillets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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