Herring Pieces in Sunflower Oil Tin

Chunks of herring meat preserved in sunflower oil, canned in airtight metal tins. Falls under HTS 1604.12.20.00 as prepared herring in pieces, not minced, in oil airtight containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China4%+35.0%39%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico4%+10.0%14%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada4%+10.0%14%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany4%+10.0%14%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan4%+10.0%14%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.13.20.00Higher: 50% vs 39%

If the fish is minced

Minced herrings, even in oil airtight, go to specific minced subheading.

1605Lower: 10% vs 39%

If not purely herring, mixed species

Other aquatic invertebrates or mixed fish preparations use Chapter 1605.

2106.90.52.00Lower: 17.5% vs 39%

If sold as flavored snack with spices

Heavily spiced or sauce-heavy products may classify as food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior for seafood; include HTS and value accurately

• Check for additives; preservatives beyond oil may require EPA/FDA supplemental filings