Cold-Smoked Boneless Kippered Herring from Germany
Kippered herring refers to split, salted, and cold-smoked Clupea harengus fillets with bones meticulously removed for premium quality. This product matches HTS 0305.42.0050 as other boneless smoked herrings, excluding offal. Cold smoking preserves moisture while imparting subtle flavor, fitting the smoked fish definition.
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
• Submit processing records showing cold-smoking temperatures below cooking thresholds to affirm HTS fit
• Label as 'boneless smoked herring' accurately; mismatches lead to audits or duty adjustments
• Check for EU or Alaskan origin specifics, as Pacific vs Atlantic may influence statistical suffixes