Canned Herring Steaks in Brine
Herring steaks preserved in brine, canned for long shelf life, sold as protein snack. Classifies to HTS 1604.12.60.90 as other prepared whole/piece herrings, excluding minced or specific media.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not in pieces, whole fish
Intact whole herrings preserved classify differently from pieces.
If for animal feed
End-use as pet food shifts to Chapter 23 preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide commercial sterility validation for brine-packed cans
• Monitor sodium content declarations for nutrition labeling
• Avoid entry as 'pickled' if only brined, per processing definitions
Related Products under HTS 1604.12.60.90
Smoked Kippered Herring Fillets
Kippered herring fillets are whole or large pieces of herring that have been smoked and lightly cured, prepared for direct consumption without mincing. This product falls under HTS 1604.12.60.90 as prepared or preserved herrings in pieces, not fitting specific subcategories like fillets in oil or containers over 7kg. It aligns with chapter notes for preserved fish excluding caviar.
Herring in Tomato Sauce
Whole herring or large pieces preserved in a spicy tomato sauce, canned for ready-to-eat meals. This fits HTS 1604.12.60.90 as other prepared herrings not specified elsewhere, in pieces but not minced, per chapter definitions.
Spiced Herring Fillets
Herring fillets spiced with pepper and bay leaves, vacuum-packed. HTS 1604.12.60.90 covers these as other preserved pieces, not oil or large pack specific.
Herring in Mustard Sauce
Pieces of herring in creamy mustard sauce, jarred for gourmet markets. Fits 'other' under 1604.12.60.90 per hierarchy.
Boned Herring in Citrus Marinade
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