Buckling Smoked Herring from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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