What is the exact definition of herring in trade classifications?

Herring refers to the fish species Clupea harengus and Clupea pallasii that are supplied fresh or chilled. The classification excludes fillets, fish meat of subheading 0304, and edible fish off‑al.

How should fresh or chilled herring be stored to maintain quality?

Fresh or chilled herring should be kept at refrigerated temperatures (near 0 °C) and protected from temperature fluctuations. Maintaining the cold chain during transport and storage helps preserve its texture and flavor.

Herring

Herring is a fish harvested for consumption as a fresh or chilled product. It is classified as a primary raw commodity of the seafood sector.

Prices, specifications and international trade for herring under HS 030241.

Herring Price

$1,390USD/t

Published reference · Jun 1, 2026

Herring Historical Unit Values

Herring is quoted in USD/t at DNK. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Herring Exports and Imports

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Denmark led reported herring exports in 2025, at $34M.

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Herring Facts and HS Code

Herring belongs to seafood within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 030241.

Herring HS Code

Scientific name	Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii
Product type	Raw
Form	Fresh
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Seafood — Protein and dairy
HS codes	030241
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	DNK

Production & Handling

Processing steps for herring include Capture, Gutting and cleaning, Chilling and bulk packing.

Production and Storage

Perishability	High
Temperature regime	Chilled
Processing steps	Capture Gutting and cleaning Chilling and bulk packing

Uses & Risks

Herring is used in Fresh or chilled whole herring, Herring roe for biochemical manufacturing, and Fishmeal and animal feed.

End Uses

Fresh or chilled whole herring
Sold as whole fish for direct human consumption
Herring roe for biochemical manufacturing
Roe used in the production of deoxyribonucleic acid or protamine sulphate
Fishmeal and animal feed
Rendered herring material processed into protein feed

Uses and Related Commodities

Downstream industries	Food service, Biochemical manufacturing, Animal feed production
Standards	codex CXS 244-2004 — Standard for Salted Atlantic Herring and Salted Sprat

Herring Questions

What is the exact definition of herring in trade classifications?: Herring refers to the fish species Clupea harengus and Clupea pallasii that are supplied fresh or chilled. The classification excludes fillets, fish meat of subheading 0304, and edible fish off‑al.
How should fresh or chilled herring be stored to maintain quality?: Fresh or chilled herring should be kept at refrigerated temperatures (near 0 °C) and protected from temperature fluctuations. Maintaining the cold chain during transport and storage helps preserve its texture and flavor.