Icelandic Salted Herring in Bulk Brine

Bulk-packed Icelandic herring (Clupea harengus) salted in large brine vats for industrial use, not dried or smoked. HTS 0305.61.4000 designates these as 'other' salted/brined herrings. Primarily for reprocessing into consumer packs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0305.62.00Same rate: 35%

If cod or related species misidentified

Salted cod family fish have separate subheadings from herrings.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35%

If pre-seasoned or spiced

Any added flavorings make it a prepared fish under Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use food-grade brine tanks with temperature logs to prove ongoing preservation status

Declare net weight excluding brine to accurately compute duties

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