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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically herring species
Smoked fish of other species like mackerel classify under the general 'other smoked fish' subheading outside herring-specific codes.
If fresh or chilled, not smoked
Unsalted, fresh herrings fall under live, fresh, or chilled fish headings, prior to any salting, brining, or smoking.
If processed into fish meal or pellets for human consumption
Agglomerated pellets fit for human consumption from smoked fish shift to heading 0309 per chapter exclusions from 0305-0308.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact smoking process (cold vs hot) and provide lab tests for histamine levels common in smoked fish
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all smoked seafood entries to prevent holds
• Avoid pitfalls by declaring net weight accurately, excluding packaging, and checking for Section 609 restrictions if misidentified as shrimp
Related Products 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.
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.