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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried after salting
Dried herrings, even if initially salted, are reclassified under the dried fish subheading.
If for fresh or chilled whole herrings
Unsalted, non-brined herrings are fresh products under Chapter 03 live/fresh headings.
If processed into flours, meals, or pellets
Herring reduced to flours or pellets fit for human consumption moves to heading 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure brine solution meets minimum salinity standards (typically 10-20%) documented in commercial invoices
• Declare exact herring subspecies to customs for accurate 0305.61 classification versus other clupeoids
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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.
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.
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.