Canned Herring Steaks in Brine from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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