Marinated Herring Chunks from Germany
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 — 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
• 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