Whole Smoked Kippers Herring from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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