Brined Herring Fillets in Can

Herring fillets preserved in brine inside metal cans of 6.8 kg gross weight or less, neither dried nor smoked. This product matches HTS 0305.69.50.01 as other fish in brine in small containers, not offal and adhering to pellet exclusions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.69.40.00Higher: 38% vs 35%

If for containers over 6.8 kg

Weight threshold determines subheading; heavier packs use the broader 'other' category.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh or frozen instead of salted/brined

Unprocessed fresh/chilled or frozen herrings belong in Chapter 3 fresh fish headings.

1604.12Lower: 10% vs 35%

If herring is smoked or canned with oil/sauce

Any smoking or additional preservation beyond brine moves to prepared/preserved fish in Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm 'immediate container' status—no outer shipping cartons count toward 6.8 kg limit

Test salinity levels (>10% typically) to prove brine preservation vs. mere wet packing

Declare exact fish cut (fillets vs. whole) on entry to prevent reclassification as offal