Chilled European Anchovies (Engraulis encrasicolus)
Chilled Mediterranean anchovies (Engraulis encrasicolus) packed in insulated boxes with ice for retail or foodservice. Falls under HTS 0302.42.00.00 specifically for fresh or chilled anchovies of Engraulis spp., distinct from frozen or filleted forms. Commonly used in gourmet dishes like pizza toppings or fresh salads.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If actually herrings
Herrings (Clupea spp.) have a separate subheading 0302.41; misidentification changes classification.
If processed into flours or pellets for human consumption
Flours, meals, and pellets fit for human consumption go to 0309, per chapter notes excluding them from 0302.
If including edible offal
Edible fish offal of these species falls under 0302.91-0302.99, not the whole fish heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide catch certificates and traceability docs to confirm Engraulis spp. and wild-caught origin
• Label clearly as 'fresh/chilled' with harvest date to prevent misclassification as frozen
• Avoid common pitfall of exceeding 48-hour post-harvest window, risking duty upgrade
Related Products under HTS 0302.42.00.00
Fresh Peruvian Anchovies (Engraulis ringens)
Freshly caught Peruvian anchovies (Engraulis ringens), a small oily fish harvested from the Pacific Ocean, delivered chilled on ice. Classified under HTS 0302.42.00.00 as fresh or chilled anchovies of the Engraulis spp., excluding fillets or processed meat. These are typically used for bait, fishmeal production, or direct human consumption.
Fresh Bay Anchovies (Anchoa mitchilli)
Note: While Anchoa spp. are related, strict Engraulis spp. classification applies here; this represents pure Engraulis imports. Fresh bay-area anchovies kept chilled. HTS 0302.42.00.00 for whole fresh/chilled anchovies.
Fresh Anchoveta (Engraulis ringens)
Fresh anchoveta from Chilean waters (Engraulis ringens), small forage fish kept chilled for industrial or direct sale. Precisely matches HTS 0302.42.00.00 for fresh/chilled anchovies excluding fillets. Primarily destined for fish oil, meal, or bait industries.
Iced Pacific Anchovies (Engraulis mordax)
Northern anchovies (Engraulis mordax) from California Current, shipped iced for freshness. HTS 0302.42.00.00 covers these fresh/chilled Engraulis spp. fish, used in sushi, bait, or processing.