Dried Brisling Sprats

Brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus) dried and lightly salted, a delicacy in European markets. Under HTS 0305.54.00.00 for dried sprats, salted or not, excluding smoked or pellet forms.

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.

0303.53.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen

Frozen sprats are in heading 0303 for frozen fish.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If smoked and canned

Smoked canned sprats become prepared fish under Chapter 16.

0309.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made into flour or meal fit for human consumption

Per chapter notes, flours/meals fit for eating go to 0309, not 0305-0308.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide photos or samples showing dried state (low moisture); not 'in brine'

Species certification essential for sprats to match listing

Avoid packaging that implies smoking to prevent misclassification

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