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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packed in oil, hermetically sealed cans ≤7kg
Shift to specific subheading for herring fillets in oil, which has different statistical reporting.
If merely frozen, not prepared/preserved
Frozen whole herrings classify under Chapter 3 as fresh/chilled/frozen fish, not prepared products.
If in airtight containers ≤0.45kg net weight
Small retail packs of prepared herrings (not tuna/sardines) move to consumer-sized subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify FDA prior notice and seafood HACCP compliance; test for histamine in smoked products to avoid detentions
• Label with country of origin, species (Clupea harengus), and 'kippered' processing method per US labeling laws
• Avoid misclassification as fresh frozen (0304); ensure documentation proves preservation process
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