Salted Dried Sardines from Germany
Sardines (Sardinops spp.) preserved by salting and air-drying, sold whole for grilling or snacking. Fits HTS 0305.54.00.00 as dried sardines, whether or not salted but not smoked, per the specific species listing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document salting and drying methods; common error is classifying brined (wet) as dried
• Use invoices specifying 'dried, not smoked' to avoid smoked fish headings
• Monitor salt levels to distinguish from pickled products