Wine-Poached Pickled Herring Fillets from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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