Brined Whole Pacific Herring in Glass Jars from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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