Kippered Herring Pieces in Tomato Sauce Jumbo Jar

Pieces of kippered herring in tomato sauce, packed in oversized glass jars totaling 0.6 kg with contents. This qualifies for HTS 1604.12.40.00 as non-minced herring preparations in large immediate containers, smoked/kippered style.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2001.90.35.00Higher: 43.1% vs 35%

If vegetable content primary with minor fish

Chapter 20 for veggies; if tomato sauce overwhelms fish, reclassifies away from Chapter 16.

0305.41.00.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If filleted but smoked fresh, not preserved

Lightly smoked 'fresh' fish stays in Chapter 3; preservation level determines chapter shift.

1604.20.05Higher: 40% vs 35%

If in oil instead of tomato sauce

Medium changes subheading within 1604 herrings; oil packs use separate provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Glass jars count as immediate containers; specify material and seal type in shipping docs

Test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines for smoked fish to clear import alerts

Pair with bonding for deferred duties on high-volume foodservice imports