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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in oil rather than vinegar or similar pickling solution
Herring fillets in oil fall under a separate subheading for oil-packed preparations, changing the specific treatment category.
If not specifically pickled but smoked or otherwise prepared
Non-pickled herring fillets in other preparations like smoked are classified under the broader 'other herrings' subheading.
If frozen fresh fillets without pickling preservation
Unprepared frozen herring fillets remain in Chapter 3 as fresh or frozen fish, not heading 1604 for prepared/preserved products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species as Clupea harengus via supplier documentation to confirm herring classification and avoid misclassification as other fish
• Include commercial invoice detailing pickling process, fillet cut, and net weight; ensure FDA prior notice for seafood imports
• Watch for Section 232 tariffs on certain seafood; common pitfall is incorrect declaration of 'whole' vs 'fillets' leading to audits
Related Products under HTS 1604.12.60.10
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.
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.