Buckling Smoked Herring from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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