Pickled Herring Fillets in Wine Sauce from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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