Other
Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Smoked fish, including fillets, other than edible fish offal: > Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii) > Other: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0305.42.00.60
Smoked Kippered Herring Fillets
Whole smoked herring fillets prepared in the traditional kippered style, cured and smoked over wood fires. This product falls under HTS 0305.42.0060 as it is smoked herring (Clupea harengus) that is neither canned nor otherwise specifically excluded, fitting the 'other' category for smoked herrings beyond fillets alone. It is typically sold refrigerated for direct consumption.
Cold-Smoked Pacific Herring
Lightly cold-smoked fillets from Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii), brined and smoked at low temperatures to preserve texture. Classified under HTS 0305.42.0060 as 'other' smoked herrings, excluding offal, and not fitting flours, meals, or pellets per chapter notes. Ideal for gourmet appetizers or smoking platters.
Buckling Smoked Herring
Traditional buckling-style whole smoked herrings (Clupea pallasii), tea-smoked for a delicate flavor profile. This product is captured by HTS 0305.42.0060 as 'other' smoked herrings, excluding those made into human-consumable pellets or meals. Popular in European markets as ready-to-eat.
Hot-Smoked Atlantic Herring Loins
Boneless loins from Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) hot-smoked for a firmer texture, often used in Scandinavian-style dishes. This qualifies for HTS 0305.42.0060 as 'other' smoked herring products beyond basic fillets, smoked whether or not cooked before, but not turned into offal or pellets. Packaged in vacuum-sealed portions for retail.
Smoked Herring Sides
Large sides of herring (Clupea harengus) lightly salted, then smoked, cut from the backbone for bulk use. Falls under HTS 0305.42.0060 as 'other' smoked herrings, distinct from fillets or offal, and not agglomerated into pellets. Commonly used by delis for slicing.