Commercial Blueback in Vegetable Oil

Blueback herring (Alosa aestivalis) preserved in vegetable oil blend, 8 kg bulk for bait/fishmeal. HTS 1604.19.61.00 for miscellaneous shad/herring in oil over 7 kg.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If Intended for fishmeal shifts to prepared animal feeds in Chapter 23.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh, not preserved

Live or fresh herrings stay in Chapter 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Industrial end-use declaration prevents retail misclassification

FDA prior notice mandatory for all preserved fish entries

Check state regs if for bait use post-import

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