Pickled Matjes Herring in Dill Brine from Germany
Delicate young pickled matjes herring (Clupea harengus) fillets in a dill-infused vinegar brine, a traditional Scandinavian delicacy packed in jars. This qualifies for HTS 1604.12.60.30 as 'other' pickled herrings in pieces, not whole or minced, prepared without smoking per chapter notes on preserved fish. Excludes subheadings for specific packaging or smoked variants.
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming no smoking process to stay in pickled category; common misclassification risk
• Adhere to EU/US seafood import protocols with health certificates from origin
• Declare exact drained weight on entry to match HTS statistical requirements