Buckling Smoked Herring from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Use ISF filings early for smoked seafood to align with FDA prior notice timelines
• Certify wild vs farmed origin; most herrings are wild, affecting quota checks
• Avoid misdeclaring weight; include drip loss estimates for accurate valuation