Kippered Fish Paste

Paste derived from smoked herring or kippered fish, ground into a creamy spread for crackers. Falls under HTS 1604.20.10.00 for other prepared fish pastes. Smoking and pureeing qualify it as preserved in paste form.

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.

1604.11.20Higher: 41% vs 35%

If whole or in pieces rather than ground paste

Prepared herrings excluding pastes use specific subheadings like 1604.11.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If flavored as a dip with non-fish thickeners

Food preparations not elsewhere specified include some flavored dips.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If dried and powdered rather than wet paste

Dried fish products shift to vegetables chapter if legume-like.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare smoke flavoring method (natural vs. artificial) to prevent adulteration claims

Provide nutritional labeling compliant with US standards for preserved fish products

Separate from sets with crackers, as sets may alter classification

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