Cold Smoked Pacific Herring (Clupea pallasii)
Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) lightly smoked at low temperatures to retain moisture and omega-3 oils. Directly classified in HTS 0305.42.00 for smoked herrings of this species.
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If other smoked fish species, not herring
Smoked fish excluding specific species like herring fall under 0305.49.
If further processed into paste or puree
Prepared fish pastes from herrings move to Chapter 16 for preserved preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include scientific name verification from supplier for customs clearance
• Test for histamine levels common in smoked scombroid-like fish
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'generic smoked fish' to prevent penalties
Related Products under HTS 0305.42.00
Smoked Atlantic Herring Fillets
Thin fillets of Clupea harengus, cold-smoked to preserve flavor and texture without cooking. Classified under HTS 0305.42.00 as smoked herrings, specifically Atlantic herring, excluding offal.
Kippered Herring Whole
Whole Clupea harengus herrings split open, salted, and hot-smoked until partially cooked. Fits HTS 0305.42.00 as smoked herrings, whether or not cooked during smoking.
Smoked Herring in Brine Pouches
Clupea harengus fillets smoked then lightly brined in vacuum pouches for preservation. Remains under HTS 0305.42.00 as smoked fish, not reclassified as preserved.
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.
Smoked Herring Loins
Boneless loins cut from Clupea pallasii, hot-smoked for shelf stability. HTS 0305.42.00 covers smoked fillets and cuts of these herring species.
Traditional Scandinavian Smoked Herring
Clupea harengus lightly smoked over hardwood per Nordic methods, often lightly salted. Precisely matches HTS 0305.42.00 for smoked herrings.