Pickled Atlantic Herring Fillets
Boneless fillets from Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) pickled in a vinegar brine for extended shelf life. Falls under HTS 1604.12.60.10 as 'other pickled' herring fillets, distinct from whole or minced forms per subheading notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in airtight containers for retail sale
Pickled herring fillets packed airtight for consumer use are under a specific retail subheading, differing by packaging state.
If vinegar-pickled but exceeding fish preparation thresholds
Highly vinegar-dominant preparations may classify as vegetable preserves under Chapter 20 if fish content is secondary.
If from salmon instead of herring, but similarly pickled fillets
Pickled salmon fillets shift to the salmon-specific subheading within the same heading structure.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain Certificate of Origin and species verification to qualify for any preferential duties; label packs with 'pickled herring fillets' clearly
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and ensure pH levels documented for pickling process to pass border inspections
• Avoid pitfalls by not declaring as 'in airtight containers' if bulk packed, which shifts to other subheadings
Related Products under HTS 1604.12.60.10
Pickled Herring Fillets in Wine Sauce
Thinly sliced herring fillets preserved in a tangy wine sauce, ready for immediate consumption as a deli-style appetizer. Classified under HTS 1604.12.60.10 as pickled herring fillets, which are prepared fish pieces not minced, specifically from herring species. Meets chapter notes for preserved fish in heading 1604.
Wine-Poached Pickled Herring Fillets
Delicate herring fillets poached then pickled in white wine and vinegar, a European deli staple. HTS 1604.12.60.10 covers these as 'fillets' under 'other pickled herrings', excluding minced or caviar forms.
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.
Spiced Pickled Herring Fillets
Herring fillets pickled with spices like peppercorns and bay leaves in a vinegar base, packaged for foodservice. Classified precisely under HTS 1604.12.60.10 for 'other pickled' herring fillets per HTS hierarchy.