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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.12.20Higher: 39% vs 35%

If in immediate containers >6.8kg

Larger container sizes for retail use shift to 1604.12.20.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh or chilled, not preserved

Non-preserved fresh herrings remain in Chapter 3 headings.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If dried and deemed a vegetable-like product

Extremely dried smoked herring could analogize to Chapter 7 dried legumes/veggies.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Certify smoking process meets food safety standards to prevent rejection under adulteration rules

โ€ข Declare exact piece count per package for accurate statistical reporting

โ€ข Separate from fresh smoked if not fully preserved to avoid Chapter 3 classification