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Dried Sardines

Whole small sardines sun-dried, sometimes salted, popular in Asian markets, not smoked. Under HTS 0305.59.00.01 as other dried fish, whether salted or not.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0305.41.00Higher: 42.5% vs 37.5%

If smoked, common in some varieties

Smoking excludes from dried unsmoked category per heading structure.

1604.16Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If canned after minimal processing

Sardines prepared/preserved shift to Chapter 16.

0303.51.00Same rate: 37.5%

If frozen rather than dried

Frozen river/eel-like small fish under 0303.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Species verification critical; Sardina pilchardus vs others affects quotas

• Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contamination risk in processing

• Declare drying method; bulk vs retail packed affects marking rules

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Dried Anchovies

Small whole anchovies that have been sun-dried or mechanically dried without smoking, often lightly salted for preservation. This product falls under HTS 0305.59.00.01 as dried fish, other than edible offal, whether or not salted but not smoked, suitable for human consumption in various cuisines.

Dried Salted Codfish

Bacalhau-style cod fillets dried and heavily salted for long-term storage, not smoked. Classified under HTS 0305.59.00.01 as other dried fish, whether or not salted but not smoked, commonly used in stews and dishes.

Dried Herring Fillets

Herring fillets air-dried with light salting, unsalted variants also common, not smoked. This fits HTS 0305.59.00.01 for other dried fish other than offal, used in snacks or cooking.

Dried Mackerel

Split and sun-dried mackerel with salt, staple in Korean and Japanese cuisine, no smoking. HTS 0305.59.00.01 covers this as other dried, salted fish.

Dried Tilapia

Whole or filleted tilapia dried in African/Asian styles, lightly salted, unsmoked. Fits HTS 0305.59.00.01 for other dried fish.

Dried Pollock Strips

Thin strips of pollock dried for snacks, salted, not smoked. Classified in HTS 0305.59.00.01 as other dried fish.