Kippered Herring in Vegetable Oil from Germany
Kippered (split and smoked) herring preserved in vegetable oil, sealed in airtight tins for long shelf life. Classified under HTS 1604.12.20.00 due to being herring in pieces, in oil, airtight containers.
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
• Label containers clearly with 'herring in oil' and provide lab tests for oil composition if required
• Comply with US seafood import monitoring to trace origin and prevent IUU fishing issues
• Watch for overages in container size; must be truly airtight to avoid reclassification