Smoked Kippered Herring Fillets from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species identification as herring (Clupea harengus) via documentation to avoid misclassification under other fish subheadings
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin for any trade preference claims
• Label products clearly with processing method (e.g
• smoked) to prevent reclassification as fresh or frozen under Chapter 3