Fresh Chilled Scaled Sardines in 6.8kg Can

Fresh or chilled whole sardines that have been scaled, with heads, viscera, and fins potentially processed, packed in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less with contents. This falls under HTS 0302.89.11 as it meets the criteria for other fish (not heading 0304 fillets), scaled, and in the specified small container size.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.89.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If frozen instead of fresh/chilled

Frozen scaled fish in small containers shift to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish.

0304.84.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If processed into fillets

Fish fillets and other fish meat are excluded and classified under heading 0304.

1604.13Lower: 13.1% vs 38%

If cooked, prepared, or preserved

Prepared or preserved sardines move to Chapter 16 for processed fish products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fish species identification and scaling status via photos or certificates to confirm HTS 0302.89.11 classification

Ensure immediate containers weigh ≤6.8kg gross; provide packing specs and net weight declarations

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for fresh/chilled status; watch for reclassification if frozen

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