Dill Pickled Herring Fillets

Herring fillets marinated in dill-flavored vinegar pickling solution, often sold in bulk for restaurants. HTS 1604.12.60.10 applies to these non-minced, pickled pieces from herring, aligning with chapter definitions for preserved fish.

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.

1604.12.40.00Same rate: 35%

If tomato-sauced rather than simple pickled

Herring fillets in tomato-based sauces use a distinct subheading for sauced preparations.

0710.80.97Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If dried and pickled for dehydration focus

Dried pickled products may fall under vegetables/legumes if preservation emphasizes dehydration over fish form.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If salted but not fully pickled fillets

Livers or roe excluded, but lightly salted fillets stay in Chapter 3 as simply preserved.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis confirming pickling (acidity levels) and fillet integrity; use ISF filing 24 hours prior for ocean shipments

Ensure country-of-origin labeling; EU-sourced herring may have different AD/CVD considerations