Cold Smoked Pacific Herring (Clupea pallasii) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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