Smoked Herring Fillets in Olive Oil from Germany
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.
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
• 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