Clipfish-Style Herring Fillets from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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