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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as whole gutted fish
Whole or gutted smoked herrings classify separately from processed 'other' forms like sides.
If heavily salted and dried, not primarily smoked
Meat and edible offal, salted or dried, could apply if salting dominates over smoking process.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include photos or diagrams in entry docs showing product form (sides vs fillets) to prevent reclassification
• Monitor shelf-life declarations; smoked fish over 90 days may face additional scrutiny
Related Products under HTS 0305.42.00.60
Smoked Kippered Herring Fillets
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Cold-Smoked Pacific Herring
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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
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