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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved herrings, whole or in pieces (HS 160412) totaled $3.4M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Herrings, Whole or in Pieces paid $331K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $2.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Herrings, Whole or in Pieces imports of $3.4M in April 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPreserved herring enters the US in a notably wide range of pack styles — in oil in airtight containers (1604122000), in tomato sauce or smoked/kippered in larger containers (1604124000), pickled fillets (1604126010), pickled non-fillet forms (1604126030), kipper snacks (1604126050), and other preparations (1604126090) — making correct classification dependent on both the preservation method and the container format. Canada is the dominant supplier, with Poland and Germany also significant sources, reflecting the North Atlantic and Baltic herring fisheries that feed European processing industries. Kipper snacks and pickled herring fillets are distinct retail formats with separate tariff lines, so pack-style documentation is essential at entry. FDA seafood HACCP requirements apply to all imported preserved herring products.
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Yes. Kipper snacks are classified at 1604126050, while pickled herring fillets fall under 1604126010 and other pickled (non-fillet) herring under 1604126030. The distinction matters because each line may carry a different duty rate, so the specific product format must be accurately described on the commercial invoice.
Canada's proximity, established cold-chain infrastructure, and access to North Atlantic herring stocks give Canadian processors a logistics and cost advantage for the US market. European suppliers like Poland and Germany remain competitive for specialty formats such as pickled fillets and tomato-sauce packs, where processing expertise and established retail brand relationships offset the longer transit.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1604122000 | HERRINGS, IN OIL, IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS | $1.0M | 14.92% | $149K |
| 1604126050 | HERRINGS, KIPPER SNACKS | $917K | 10.00% | $76K |
| 1604126010 | HERRINGS FILLETS, PICKLED | $593K | 32.56% | $72K |
| 1604126030 | HERRINGS EXCEPT FILLETS, PICKLED | $542K | 9.99% | $1K |
| 1604126090 | HERRINGS NESOI, PREPARED OR PRESERVED | $346K | 10.00% | $31K |
| 1604124000 | HERRINGS IN TOMATO SAUCE SMKD KIPPRD CNTR OV .45KG | $17K | 10.00% | $2K |
HERRINGS, IN OIL, IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS
HERRINGS, KIPPER SNACKS
HERRINGS FILLETS, PICKLED
HERRINGS EXCEPT FILLETS, PICKLED
HERRINGS NESOI, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HERRINGS IN TOMATO SAUCE SMKD KIPPRD CNTR OV .45KG
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1604120000 | HERRINGS WHOLE, PIECES, NT MINCED PREP OR PRES | $195K |
HERRINGS WHOLE, PIECES, NT MINCED PREP OR PRES
61.2K kg
TUNAS, SKIPJACK TUNA AND BONITO, PREP OR PRESERVED
HS 160414
SHRIMP & PRAWNS PREP/PRESERVED NOT AIRTIGHT CONTNR
HS 160521
PREPARED OR PRESERVED BOVINE MEAT ETC. NESOI
HS 160250
CRAB, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS 160510
PREPARED OR PRESERVED CHICKEN MEAT OR OFFAL, NESOI
HS 160232
SALMON, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, WHOLE OR PIECES
HS 160411
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| Illinois | $591K | -- | -$591K |
| California | $408K | $178K | -$229K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| DETROIT, MI | $616K | -- | -$616K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $371K | $62K | -$309K |