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Herring Puddings in Oil

Canned herring molded into pudding form and packed in oil for preservation. Classified in HTS 1604.20.15.00 as fish puddings in oil.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.12Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If herring fillets, not formed pudding

Herring has specific prepared fillet subheadings.

1604.20.30Same rate: 37.5%

If in tomato sauce, not oil

Packing medium dictates exact subheading within prepared fish.

0710.80Lower: 27.4% vs 37.5%

If vegetable-based fillers predominate

Primary material changes chapter if fish is not essential character.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide nutritional analysis if fortified, as required for preserved fish labels

• Separate from surimi products which may fall under different subheadings

• Use ISF filing early due to perishable nature of oil-packed seafood