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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.43.00Same rate: 35%

If for smoked fillets of other Clupea species

While this code is specific to herrings, similar smoked products from non-herring Clupea might align differently; general other smoked fish is 0305.49.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If in airtight containers for retail sale

Smoked herrings packed in oil or sauce for retail become 'prepared or preserved,' moving to Chapter 16 subheadings.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If further processed into flours or meals

Flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption from smoked herrings are excluded from heading 0305 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide commercial invoice detailing smoking temperature to distinguish from cooked/preserved under Chapter 16

Comply with USDC NOAA traceability for wild-caught herring to trace origin