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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If alcohol content exceeds 0.5% ABV from wine
High wine content may classify as effervescent wine preparations under Chapter 22.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify based on predominant preservation (pickling) not secondary flavors; retain processing records
• Comply with Lacey Act for species declaration; use automated FDA import system
• Avoid bulk-to-retail repack claims, which trigger additional duties
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.
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.
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.