Spiced Herring Fillets from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document spice levels to distinguish from salted/pickled under 1604.11
• For foodservice bulk, note end-use on entry to avoid retail subheading assumptions
• Test for histamine levels in scombroid-risk fish like herring per FDA guidelines