Bloaters Smoked Herring

Whole ungutted Clupea harengus herrings dry-salted and cold-smoked, known as bloaters. Classed in HTS 0305.42.00 for smoked herrings including whole forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen whole herrings

Frozen herrings are under 0303, distinct from processed smoked fish.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If made into pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude pellets fit for human food from 0305-0308, moving to other chapters.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Retain processing records showing smoking as final step

β€’ Comply with Lacey Act for species declaration

β€’ Inspect for proper vacuum packaging to prevent spoilage claims