Smoked Kippered Herring Fillets from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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