Smoked Herring in Pieces from Mexico
Cut into portions and kiln-smoked Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus). Fits HTS 0305.49.40 for 'other' smoked fish neither fillets nor offal, adhering to chapter definition of smoked (not cooked) products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'kippers' style if applicable; ensure no oil addition to prevent Chapter 16 shift
• Provide batch smoking logs for traceability; pitfall is undervaluing based on smoked weight loss
• Comply with country-of-origin marking; test for salt content under 0305.55 threshold