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Herring in Tomato Sauce Smoked Foodservice Can

Smoked herring chunks in tomato sauce for foodservice, in 0.9 kg cans surpassing 0.45 kg limit. This product matches HTS 1604.12.40.00 for bulk sauced, smoked/kippered herrings in immediate large containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0409.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If natural honey added as primary

Honey preps in Chapter 4; additives can shift if not subsidiary to fish.

2103.90.90Lower: 26.4% vs 37.5%

If mixed sauces make it a condiment

Chapter 21 for sauces/condiments; fish must be principal for 1604.

0302.71Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If fresh or chilled, not preserved

Fresh herrings in Chapter 3; preservation via sauce/smoke moves to 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label aggregate contents for foodservice vs retail to support classification defense

• Secure veterinary certs from origin for animal product entry per USDA/APHIS

• Calculate duties on drained weight if disputed, per statistical notes