Smoked Whole Herring in Tomato Sauce 1kg Can from Germany
Whole smoked herrings preserved in tomato sauce within 1 kg immediate cans exceeding 0.45 kg. Classified in HTS 1604.12.40.00 for large-container herrings that are smoked or kippered in tomato sauce, not fitting fresh or minced categories.
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
• Include commercial invoice detailing fish pieces (whole vs fillets) and sauce composition for accurate HTS verification
• Comply with USDC sea trade regs if from restricted origins; obtain prior notice via FDA PNSI system
• Avoid common pitfall of under-declaring weight, leading to reclassification and penalties