What exactly is classified as frozen herring?

Frozen herring refers to whole herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii) that have been frozen, excluding fillets, other fish meat of heading 0304, and edible fish offal.

How should frozen herring be stored to maintain quality?

Maintain the product at temperatures at or below –18 °C throughout transport and storage. The cold chain must remain unbroken to prevent thaw‑refreeze damage.

Can frozen herring be used directly in cooking, or does it need further processing?

Frozen herring can be thawed and used whole for grilling, baking, or stewing, but it is also suitable for further processing such as filleting, smoking, or canning after thawing.

Frozen Herring

Frozen herring is whole herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii) that have been frozen for preservation. The commodity is traded as a raw seafood product without filleting or further processing.

Prices, specifications and international trade for frozen herring under HS 030351.

Frozen Herring Price

$1,654USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Frozen Herring Historical Unit Values

Frozen herring is quoted in USD/t at NLD. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Frozen Herring Exports and Imports

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Netherlands led reported frozen herring exports in 2025, at $196M.

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Frozen Herring Facts and HS Code

Frozen herring belongs to seafood within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 030351.

Frozen Herring HS Code

Product type	Raw
Form	Frozen
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Seafood — Protein and dairy
HS codes	030351
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	NLD

Production & Handling

Processing steps for frozen herring include Catching, Cleaning and gutting, Freezing.

Production and Storage

Perishability	High
Temperature regime	Frozen
Processing steps	Catching Cleaning and gutting Freezing

Uses & Risks

Frozen herring uses, related products and documented risks.

Frozen Herring Questions

What exactly is classified as frozen herring?: Frozen herring refers to whole herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii) that have been frozen, excluding fillets, other fish meat of heading 0304, and edible fish offal.
How should frozen herring be stored to maintain quality?: Maintain the product at temperatures at or below –18 °C throughout transport and storage. The cold chain must remain unbroken to prevent thaw‑refreeze damage.
Can frozen herring be used directly in cooking, or does it need further processing?: Frozen herring can be thawed and used whole for grilling, baking, or stewing, but it is also suitable for further processing such as filleting, smoking, or canning after thawing.