Salted Pacific Herring in Brine
Freshly harvested Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) preserved in a saltwater brine solution without drying or smoking. This product falls under HTS 0305.61.4000 as 'other' salted or brined herrings, distinct from dried, smoked, or offal products. It is commonly used in seafood processing or as a base for pickled herring.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically herring species
Other salted or brined fish excluding herrings fall under the broader 0305.59 category.
If shipped fresh without sufficient salting or brining
Fresh or chilled herrings, neither salted nor in brine, are classified in Chapter 03 fresh fish headings.
If heads, fillets, or other edible offal
Herring offal salted or in brine is excluded and classified separately under 0305.21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species as Clupea harengus or Clupea pallasii via documentation to avoid misclassification into other fish categories
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of analysis for salinity levels to confirm 'in brine' status
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient brine concentration leading to reclassification as fresh fish under 0302
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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.
Salted Alaska Pollock-Herring Hybrid in Brine
Cultured hybrid herring strains from Alaska fisheries, salted and brined without drying or smoking. Fits HTS 0305.61.4000 as 'other' herrings (Clupea pallasii derivatives). Used in specialty aquaculture feeds or gourmet markets.
Salted Whole Baltic Herring in Brine
Whole Baltic Sea herring (Clupea harengus membras) lightly salted and stored in brine to preserve freshness. This 'other' category product under HTS 0305.61.4000 applies to herrings neither dried nor smoked. Popular in Scandinavian cuisines for spicing or smoking later.
Brined Norwegian Herring for Pickling
Norwegian Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) packed in light brine specifically for pickling preparation, kept salted but not dried or smoked. HTS 0305.61.4000 covers such 'other' brined herrings used in food manufacturing. Ensures optimal texture for vinegar or spice cures.
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.