HS Code 160412
Prepared or Preserved Herring
HS code 160412 covers prepared or preserved herrings (non-minced), including pickled fillets and canned herrings in sauces or oils.
6-digit Section IVReefer
HS Code 160412 — Prepared or Preserved Herring
This classification applies to herrings (whole or in pieces) that have been prepared or preserved. This includes popular formats like pickled herrings in jars or herrings in various sauces.
What's included
- Pickled herring in jars
- Herring fillets in tomato sauce
- Smoked herring (kippers)
- Marinated herring
What's excluded
- Fresh herring → use
030241(Unprepared fresh herring belongs to Chapter 3.)
Common examples
- Matjes herring fillets
- Canned kipper snacks
- Jarred herring in wine sauce
- Rollmops
Frequently asked questions
Are rollmops included here?
Yes, rollmops consist of herring fillets wrapped around a gherkin or onion and are classified here as prepared herring.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 12%
- Documentation: Often subject to quota in the EU and North America.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Canada
- Top importers: USA, Ukraine, Germany
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Key takeaway
Standard code for jarred and canned herring products, especially in European trade.
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