Smoked Herrings, Including Fillets

The schedule breaks smoked herring into three product-form lines: whole or beheaded (0305420020), boneless (0305420050), and all other smoked herring not elsewhere specified (0305420060). Importers should confirm the bone-removal status and presentation of the product before filing, as misclassification between boneless and non-boneless lines is a common audit finding.

Smoked herring is a processed seafood product subject to FDA Prior Notice requirements and HACCP-based seafood regulations (21 CFR Part 123). The foreign processor must have documented HACCP controls addressing Listeria and Clostridium botulinum hazards specific to smoked fish, and FDA may detain shipments from facilities with prior violations. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered agent for current admissibility requirements.