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U.S. imports of herrings, salted or in brine (not dried or smoked) (HS 030561) totaled $50K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Herrings, Salted or in Brine (Not Dried or Smoked) imports of $50K in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $43K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAtlantic herring (Clupea harengus) and Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) preserved by salting or brining — without any drying or smoking — are a staple of Northern European and Scandinavian food traditions, traded under this heading. The US schedule subdivides the heading by container size: 0305612000 covers herrings salted in containers with net contents of 6.8 kg or less, while 0305614000 captures all other salted or brined herrings not otherwise specified, alongside the base line 0305610000. Container weight at entry directly determines the applicable tariff line, so accurate net-weight declarations on commercial invoices are essential. FDA prior notice and seafood HACCP compliance apply to all lines.
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The US tariff schedule distinguishes between salted herrings in containers with net contents of 6.8 kg or less (0305612000) and all other salted or brined herrings (0305614000). This distinction reflects retail versus bulk/foodservice packaging norms. Importers must declare accurate net weights per container on entry documentation to ensure the correct 10-digit line is applied.
No. The heading explicitly requires that the product be 'not dried or smoked.' Any degree of drying — even partial — moves the product to heading 030554 (herrings dried, whether or not salted, but not smoked). The processing method should be confirmed with the foreign supplier and documented to support classification.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $38K | -- | -$38K |
| NETHERLANDS | $12K | -- | -$12K |
| BARBADOS | -- | -- | -- |
| LITHUANIA | -- | -- | -- |
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0305612000 | HERRINGS SALTED IN CONTAINERS W/ CONTENTS LT=6.8KG | $30K | -- |
| 0305614000 | HERRINGS, SALTED, NOT DRIED/SMOKED, IN BRINE NESOI | $20K | 0.00% |
HERRINGS SALTED IN CONTAINERS W/ CONTENTS LT=6.8KG
HERRINGS, SALTED, NOT DRIED/SMOKED, IN BRINE NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0305610000 | HERRINGS, SALTED NOT DRIED OR SMOKED; IN BRINE | $0 |
HERRINGS, SALTED NOT DRIED OR SMOKED; IN BRINE
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $30K | -- | -$30K |
| New York | $12K | -- | -$12K |
| Massachusetts | $8K | -- | -$8K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALAIS, ME | $30K | -- | -$30K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $12K | -- | -$12K |
| HIGHGATE SPRINGS-ALBURG, VT | $8K | -- | -$8K |