Herring in Cottonseed Oil Large Cans from Germany
Bulk-packed Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) in cottonseed oil, 12 kg cans for food manufacturers. Qualifies as HTS 1604.19.61.00: prepared fish not elsewhere specified, in oil, over 7 kg bulk.
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
• Declare oil type accurately; vegetable oils must match label to avoid adulteration claims
• Provide processing records showing 'not minced' to confirm heading 1604 structure
• Watch for quota restrictions on herring from certain origins like Norway