Brined Atlantic Herring Fillets
Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) fillets preserved in brine, maintained moist without drying or smoking processes. Classified under HTS 0305.61.4000 for 'other' herrings that are salted or in brine, excluding offal. Ideal for further processing into matjes or rollmops.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen rather than brined
Frozen herrings, even salted, are classified under frozen fish headings in 0304.
If salted but species other than herring
Salted or brined fish excluding herrings go to the general 'other fish' subheading.
If further processed into a prepared or preserved food
Herrings prepared or preserved in airtight containers shift to Chapter 16 prepared foodstuffs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages clearly with 'salted in brine, not dried' to prevent confusion with dried products under 0305.41
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming no smoking or cooking, as required for Chapter 03 preserved fish
• Watch for over-salting that mimics drying, which could shift classification to 0305.41.0000
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