Brined Herring Loins from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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