U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Herrings (HS 030241) totaled $166K in August 2026, imported from 4 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Herrings paid $2K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.45% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Herrings imports of $166K in August 2026 ran 318% above the year-to-date monthly average of $40K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAtlantic herring (Clupea harengus) and Pacific herring (C. pallasii) enter under this heading as whole or gutted fish, chilled but not frozen, excluding fillets, livers, and roes. Estonia leads US imports under this heading — a reflection of the Baltic Sea's productive herring fisheries and Estonia's processing infrastructure — with Canada and Norway also significant sources. Fresh herring is used in both food-service and bait markets, and the short shelf life of chilled product makes cold-chain logistics and rapid customs clearance critical. FDA prior notice is required for all seafood entries.
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Estonia's Baltic fishing fleet and processing sector produce large volumes of Atlantic herring, and air-freight logistics make it commercially viable for premium fresh product. The Baltic herring fishery operates under EU quota management, and Estonian exporters have developed reliable cold-chain infrastructure that meets US FDA and SIMP requirements.
Perishable seafood qualifies for expedited release under CBP's Perishable Cargo procedures. Importers should file entry documentation in advance of vessel or aircraft arrival and coordinate with FDA on prior notice timing to minimize port dwell time, as delays of even 24–48 hours can render a fresh herring shipment commercially unsalable.
Subheading 24 of 44 in heading 0302
Subheading 030241 · $166K of $241.8M
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Imports
$166KYoY · free account
Exports
$23KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $565K of Fresh or Chilled Herrings.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302410000 | Herrings, Fr/Ch, Except Fillets, Livers and Roes | $166K | 1.45% | 14.45% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0302410000 | Herrings, Fr/Ch, Except Fillets, Livers and Roes | $23K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Estonia together supply 100% of it. Estonia pays 10.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
85.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.45% of imports for consumption.