Fresh Anchoveta (Engraulis ringens)
Fresh anchoveta (Engraulis ringens) from Chilean waters, a small forage fish kept chilled for industrial or direct sale. As whole fish of the Engraulis genus, fresh or chilled and not filleted, they are correctly classified under tariff item 0302.42.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the anchoveta are frozen at any point before import
Frozen fish are classified in heading 03.03, not in heading 03.02 which covers fresh or chilled fish.
If the anchoveta are imported as fillets
Fish fillets, fresh or chilled, are excluded from heading 03.02 and fall under heading 03.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fish are Engraulis ringens and are fresh or chilled, not frozen, to meet the terms of tariff item 0302.42.00
• Have a catch certificate or origin document ready, as some fish imports require proof of legal harvest
• Keep the product at proper chill temperatures throughout transit to maintain its classification as fresh or chilled
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.42.00
Chilled European Anchovies (Engraulis encrasicolus)
Chilled European anchovies (Engraulis encrasicolus) packed in insulated boxes with ice for retail or foodservice. These are fresh or chilled whole fish of the Engraulis genus, which fall squarely under tariff item 0302.42.00, and are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Peruvian Anchovies (Engraulis ringens)
Fresh Peruvian anchovies (Engraulis ringens), a small oily fish harvested from the Pacific Ocean, delivered chilled on ice. These whole fish, fresh or chilled and of the Engraulis genus, are classified under tariff item 0302.42.00, which specifically covers anchovies of that genus.
Iced Pacific Anchovies (Engraulis mordax)
Iced Pacific anchovies (Engraulis mordax) from the California Current, shipped iced for freshness. These are fresh or chilled whole fish of the Engraulis genus, used in sushi, bait or processing, and are correctly classified under tariff item 0302.42.00.