Smoked Anchovy Fillets in Oil
Lightly smoked anchovy fillets preserved in oil post-smoking. The smoking process is a preparation method, and the fillets remain in pieces, not minced, qualifying them as a prepared fish product under tariff item 1604.16.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9% | — | 9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9% | — | 9% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9% | — | 9% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9% | — | 9% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9% | — | 9% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packed in cans or glass jars
Smoked anchovies in retail cans or jars may fall under this sibling item.
If the fillets are minced or ground
Smoked and minced anchovy products would be classified under other prepared fish forms.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the smoking process does not fall under Chapter 3, which covers fresh or simply preserved fish
• Ensure the oil preservation is the primary method, not just a coating
• Keep smokehouse documentation to demonstrate the preparation method if CBSA asks
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