Marinated Herring Chunks from China
Chunks of herring marinated in a vinegar and spice blend, not in airtight containers, sold as an appetizer. This fits HTS 1604.12.60 as 'other' prepared herrings in pieces, distinct from pickled (1604.11) or containerized forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide processing records showing marinade composition to differentiate from pickled products
• Ensure country-of-origin labeling; note statistical requirements for shrimp but applicable to seafood traceability
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial use, which could shift to different statistical suffixes