Canned Pilchards in Hot Sauce
Canned pilchards in hot sauce are South African pilchards (sardine species) in spicy tomato-hot sauce, airtight canned, whole or pieces, not minced or oil-packed. These prepared fish products fall under tariff item 1604.19.90 as 'Other' prepared or preserved fish.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
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If the product is specifically whitebait
Whitebait has a specific tariff item in the same subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pilchards are not minced and are packed in hot sauce without oil
• Verify the species is Sardinops ocellatus
• Keep documentation of the sauce composition for CBSA
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