Vacuum-Packed Smoked Boneless Herring Fillets from Mexico
These vacuum-packed fillets of smoked boneless Atlantic herring maintain freshness and flavor, bones fully removed for safety. Falls precisely under HTS 0305.42.0050 for other boneless smoked herrings. Packaging is secondary to the smoked, boneless nature per HTS hierarchy.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Note vacuum packaging on invoice but emphasize primary smoked/boneless traits for classification
• Ensure packs are not airtight retail containers triggering 0305.21; basic vacuum ok for bulk
• Comply with USDA/NOAA traceability for wild-caught herring origins