Beheaded Smoked Atlantic Herring from Germany

Beheaded smoked herring from Clupea harengus, lightly smoked for preservation and ready for market without gutting or filleting. Classified under HTS 0305.42.0020 for smoked herrings that are whole or beheaded but not further processed, aligning with chapter notes excluding offal.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide lab analysis or supplier affidavits confirming smoking process and no additives

Comply with USDA/APHIS if herring sourced from regions with disease risks

Label clearly as 'smoked herring' to prevent reclassification as salted or brined