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.

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.

1604.12Same rate: 35%

If not in pieces, whole fish

Intact whole herrings preserved classify differently from pieces.

2309.90.44Lower: 25% vs 35%

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