Whole Smoked Kippers Herring from China
Whole kippers-style smoked herring (Clupea harengus), a traditional preparation split but beheaded only, not filleted. Classed under HTS 0305.42.0020 for minimally processed smoked herrings.
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 commercial invoices specifying 'kippers' as beheaded whole to avoid fillet confusion
• Comply with EU/US equivalence for smoked fish processing standards
• Test for histamine levels mandatory for smoked seafood imports