Smoked Herring Fillets in Olive Oil

Herring fillets that have been smoked and preserved in olive oil, packed in airtight cans or jars to prevent spoilage. This product falls under HTS 1604.12.20.00 as it consists of whole or piece herrings (not minced) preserved in oil within 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.

1604.11.20Higher: 41% vs 39%

If prepared in brine or tomato sauce instead of oil

Herrings in airtight containers but not in oil shift to subheading 1604.11 for other media.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 39%

If smoked but not in airtight containers

Smoked herrings without airtight oil packing fall under general prepared herrings.

0304.61.00.00Lower: 35% vs 39%

If frozen fillets, not prepared or preserved

Unprepared frozen herring fillets are classified in Chapter 3 as fresh or frozen fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the product is herring species (Clupea harengus) and packed in airtight containers to qualify under this subheading

• Include commercial invoice detailing oil type, net weight, and country of origin; ensure FDA prior notice for seafood

• Avoid misclassification by confirming fish is in pieces, not minced; common pitfall is declaring as fresh frozen herring