Pickled Pacific Herring in Mustard Sauce

Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) chunks pickled in a creamy mustard-vinegar sauce, refrigerated shelf-stable jars. HTS 1604.12.60.30 applies to these 'other' pickled herring pieces, vinegar-based preservation distinguishing from oil or smoked, per legal notes on fish species consistency with Chapter 3.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.12.20.00Higher: 39% vs 35%

If in specific airtight containers

Narrower subheading for container-specific pickled herrings.

2209.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If alcoholic vinegar base exceeds limits

Vinegar products with alcohol classify under Chapter 22.

1605.40.05.00Same rate: 35%

If crustaceans added, not pure fish

Shrimp products under 1605 per statistical notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify mustard sauce as vinegar-emulsified to confirm pickling status

Comply with mustard origin rules if from restricted countries

Thermal processing records needed for FDA low-acid filing

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