Oil-Packed Herring Pieces
Herring cut into pieces and packed in vegetable oil, ready-to-eat as a snack or salad ingredient. Classified under HTS 1604.12.60 for other prepared or preserved herrings in pieces, excluding those in airtight containers or minced.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sealed in airtight containers
Products in airtight containers, regardless of oil packing, move to 1604.12.40.
If tuna or skipjack instead of herring
Similar preparations of tuna/skipjack use 1604.14 subheadings per chapter notes.
If dried, not oil-preserved
Dried herring without oil preservation falls under Chapter 3 as dried fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include detailed ingredient lists and net weight declarations to comply with CBP labeling requirements for preserved fish
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all seafood shipments to avoid holds at port
• Watch for moisture content; excessive brine may trigger reclassification as pickled under 1604.11
Related Products under HTS 1604.12.60
Smoked Kippered Herring Fillets
Whole or piece herring fillets that have been smoked and kippered, prepared for direct consumption without further cooking. This product falls under HTS 1604.12.60 as prepared or preserved herrings in whole or pieces, not minced, and not specifically covered by other subheadings like pickled or in airtight containers.
Marinated Herring Chunks
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.
Whole Smoked Herrings
Whole herrings that are hot-smoked for preservation and flavor, packaged loosely for retail. Under HTS 1604.12.60 as other whole preserved herrings, not minced or in specific containers.
Herring in Tomato Sauce Pieces
Herring pieces preserved in a tomato-based sauce, not airtight-sealed, for use in meals. Classified in HTS 1604.12.60 for other herring preparations in pieces.
Spiced Herring Fillets
Herring fillets seasoned with spices and lightly cured, packaged in bulk for foodservice. Falls under HTS 1604.12.60 as other preserved herring fillets in pieces.
Brined Herring Loins
Herring loins brined for preservation but not fully pickled, cut into pieces for sale. HTS 1604.12.60 covers these other non-minced preparations.