U.S. imports of prepared or preserved herrings, whole or in pieces (not minced) (HS 160412) totaled $3.4M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Pickled, smoked, kippered, and oil-packed herring preparations occupy a distinct niche in specialty food retail and ethnic grocery channels, with Canada and Poland as the dominant US import sources, followed by Germany, Belarus, and Lithuania. The US schedule resolves this heading into seven 10-digit lines that turn on pack medium and processing style — including herrings in oil in airtight containers (1604122000), tomato-sauce and smoked/kippered formats in containers over 0.45 kg (1604124000), pickled fillets (1604126010), pickled non-fillet forms (1604126030), kipper snacks (1604126050), and a residual NESOI line (1604126090). FDA seafood HACCP regulations govern admissibility, and the specific preparation method is determinative for correct 10-digit classification. Importers sourcing from Belarus should monitor applicable trade-remedy and sanctions considerations.
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Each 10-digit line under this heading corresponds to a distinct preparation — oil-packed airtight, tomato sauce/smoked/kippered in larger containers, pickled fillets, pickled non-fillets, kipper snacks, and a residual category. Misidentifying the pack style can result in an incorrect duty rate, so importers should confirm the exact processing method with their supplier before filing entry.
Canada and Poland lead US imports under this heading, with Germany, Belarus, and Lithuania also among the top sources. The strong European presence reflects traditional herring-processing industries in the Baltic and North Sea regions.
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Imports
$3.4M
from 16 countries · YTD: $16.2M
Exports: $195K
Deficit of $3.2M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $3.2M (net importer)
YTD: $16.2M imported (April 2026)
175 shipments/month
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.