Salted Pacific Herring in Brine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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