Brined Whole Pacific Herring in Glass Jars from China
Whole Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) preserved in brine inside glass jars totaling 6.8 kg or less. Falls under HTS 0305.61.20.00 for herrings in brine, not dried or smoked, in small retail containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use tamper-evident seals on glass jars to demonstrate integrity during transit
• Include lot traceability and harvest date; CBP often checks for IUU fishing compliance