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Frozen Sardinops caeruleus South African Sardines

Frozen whole pilchard sardines (Sardinops caeruleus) from Benguela Current upwelling. Classified HTS 0303.53.00.00 as Sardinops spp. frozen fish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.62.00Same rate: 35%

If filleted for bait

Bait fillets still under 0304 meat headings.

2309.10.00.10Same rate: 35%

If pellets for animal feed

Feed-use pellets per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with IUU fishing regulations via catch docs

Declare net weight excluding glaze ice accurately