Cold-Smoked Pacific Herring from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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