Pickled Matjes Herring in Dill Brine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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