Icelandic Salted Herring in Bulk Brine from Germany
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.
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 food-grade brine tanks with temperature logs to prove ongoing preservation status
• Declare net weight excluding brine to accurately compute duties