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Salted Dried Sardines from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

Salted Dried Sardines from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0305.54.00.00