Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae)
Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Dried fish, other than edible fish offal, whether or not salted but not smoked: > Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0305.54.00.00
Dried Salted Atlantic Herring
Whole or filleted Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) that has been dried and salted for preservation, commonly used in Scandinavian cuisine. This product falls under HTS 0305.54.00.00 as dried fish, other than edible offal, whether or not salted but not smoked, specifically listed under herrings. It is unfit for human consumption as flour, meal, or pellets per chapter notes.
Dried Anchovies
Small anchovies (Engraulis spp.) dried whole or in small fish, often salted lightly, popular in Asian snacks and seasonings. Classified under HTS 0305.54.00.00 for dried anchovies, whether or not salted but not smoked, excluding flours or pellets fit for human consumption.
Salted Dried Sardines
Sardines (Sardinops spp.) preserved by salting and air-drying, sold whole for grilling or snacking. Fits HTS 0305.54.00.00 as dried sardines, whether or not salted but not smoked, per the specific species listing.
Dried Brisling Sprats
Brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus) dried and lightly salted, a delicacy in European markets. Under HTS 0305.54.00.00 for dried sprats, salted or not, excluding smoked or pellet forms.
Dried Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) dried whole or split, often salted, used in Japanese cuisine. Classified in HTS 0305.54.00.00 as dried mackerel species, not smoked.
Salted Dried Jack Mackerel
Jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.) salted and sun-dried, common in Southeast Asian markets. HTS 0305.54.00.00 covers these dried, salted species explicitly.
Dried Cobia Fillets Salted
Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) fillets dried and salted, prized in gourmet seafood. Falls under HTS 0305.54.00.00 for dried listed species like cobia, not smoked.
Dried Pacific Saury
Pacific saury (Cololabis saira) dried whole, a staple in Japanese Sanma cuisine. HTS 0305.54.00.00 includes this species as dried fish, salted or not, unsmoked.
Salted Dried Capelin
Capelin (Mallotus villosus) dried and salted roe or whole fish, used in sushi. Under HTS 0305.54.00.00 for dried capelin, not smoked.
Dried Swordfish Steaks Salted
Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) steaks dried and salted for preservation. HTS 0305.54.00.00 lists swordfish among dried species.
Dried Marlin Salted
Marlins (Istiophoridae) dried and salted strips, used in Pacific island cuisines. HTS 0305.54.00.00 includes marlins/sailfishes.
Salted Dried Sardinella
Sardinella (Sardinella spp.) small fish dried with salt, African export staple. Under HTS 0305.54.00.00 for listed dried species.
Dried Kawakawa
Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis) dried fillets or whole, Southeast Asian product. HTS 0305.54.00.00 specifies this tuna relative.
Dried Silver Pomfret Salted
Silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.) salted and dried, luxury Indian Ocean fish. Classified HTS 0305.54.00.00 for listed pomfrets dried.
Dried Bonito Flakes Salted
Bonitos (Sarda spp.) shaved into flakes after drying and salting, key for dashi broth. Borderline but classified under HTS 0305.54.00.00 if not further processed into meal.