Wine-Poached Pickled Herring Fillets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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