Salted Clupea Pallasii in Retail Pouches

Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) salted in brine, vacuum-sealed in flexible retail pouches ≤6.8 kg. HTS 0305.61.20.00 for small-container herrings in brine, ideal for sushi markets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+35.0%39%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪Germany4%+10.0%14%
🇯🇵Japan4%+10.0%14%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.59.00.01Lower: 35% vs 39%

If other Clupeoid species like sardines

Related fish families have parallel salted subheadings.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 39%

If flours or meals from salted fish

Chapter note excludes human-consumable flours/meals/pellets to heading 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use oxygen-barrier pouches to maintain brine quality during ocean freight

Include DNA species verification for Clupea pallasii to prevent herring mix-ups

Ensure pouches labeled with net drained weight vs total