Brined Anchovy Whole for Canning Prep
Whole brined anchovies (Engraulis spp.) preserved in salt for pre-canning preparation, shipped in non-retail vats. They are neither dried nor smoked, and are not agglomerated into pellets, falling under tariff item 0305.63.00 for salted or brined anchovies.
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 anchovies are smoked before or during cooking
Smoked fish, even if also salted or brined, falls under heading 03.05 for smoked fish.
If the anchovies are dried but not salted or smoked
Dried fish, not otherwise prepared, is classified under the dried fish subheading.
If the anchovies are prepared or preserved in airtight containers for direct retail sale
Prepared or preserved fish products fall under Chapter 16, not Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the anchovies are not dried or smoked, as that would change classification
• Verify the species is Engraulis spp. and provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential duty under a free trade agreement
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.63.00
Anchovy Fillets in Brine Tin
Skinless anchovy fillets (Engraulis spp.) preserved solely in brine inside airtight metal tins weighing 6.8 kg or less. This product is salted but not dried or smoked, and is not further prepared, fitting the tariff item for anchovies in brine.
Boned Anchovies in Brine Pouch Can
Boned anchovies (Engraulis spp.) preserved in brine, canned in airtight pouches or tins weighing 6.8 kg or less. The product is salted but not dried or smoked, and is not further prepared, matching the tariff item.
Brined Anchovies in 6kg Retail Can
Retail-packed brined anchovies (Engraulis spp.) in immediate cans with contents weighing 6.8 kg or less, salted only without drying or smoking. This product falls under the tariff item for anchovies in brine.
Brined Anchovy Fillets in 5kg Tin
Anchovy fillets (Engraulis spp.) preserved in brine within immediate metal tins totaling 6.8 kg or less with contents, salted but neither dried nor smoked. This matches the tariff item for anchovies in brine.
Brined Anchovy Loose Bulk Pack
Engraulis spp. anchovies packed loose in heavy brine solution, salted for preservation, not dried or smoked, for further food manufacturing. This product falls under the tariff item for anchovies in brine.
Bulk Salted Anchovies for Sauce Production
Bulk salted anchovies (Engraulis spp.) in brine, intended for fish sauce fermentation, not for direct consumption. They are unsmoked and not dried, and are not in pellet form, fitting tariff item 0305.63.00 for salted or brined anchovies.