Brined Herring Loins from Germany
Herring loins brined for preservation but not fully pickled, cut into pieces for sale. HTS 1604.12.60 covers these other non-minced preparations.
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
• Measure brine salt content; >specific threshold may reclassify as 1604.11 pickled
• Provide lab analysis for salt and preservatives on commercial docs
• Ensure proper cold chain to port to maintain 'prepared' status