Brined Atlantic Herring Fillets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• 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