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Wild Pacific Kipper Snacks

Wild Pacific Kipper Snacks are Norwegian-style smoked herring in extra virgin olive oil, skinless and boneless for snacking. This HTS 1604.12.60.50 classification applies to kippered herrings as prepared fish in pieces, not minced.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.12Same rate: 37.5%

If in tomato sauce or with other added ingredients

Sauced herrings are separated from plain kippered varieties in the tariff structure.

0302.71Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If fresh or chilled, not preserved

Fresh herrings remain in Chapter 3 live/fresh/chilled headings.

1605Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If sold as part of a crab or shellfish imitation product set

Imitation seafood sets with fish may classify under crustacean preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use ISF filings at least 24 hours prior to loading for seafood to avoid penalties

• Provide lab analysis confirming no added colors or preservatives beyond standard smoking

• Label cans with 'kipper snacks' prominently to match statistical suffix requirements