Salted Pacific Herring in Brine from Germany
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 — 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
• 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