Boned Anchovies in Brine Pouch Can

Boned Engraulis anchovies preserved in brine, canned in airtight pouches or tins ≤6.8kg. HTS 0305.63.20.00 applies to this salted, brined form without drying/smoking or further prep.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604Lower: 10% vs 40%

If sold with retail seasonings

Set vs individual: packaged with herbs/oil as consumer-ready becomes preserved product.

0305Same rate: 40%

If headed and eviscerated but not brined

State of completion: mere filleting without salting/brine stays in simpler dried/smoked headings.

0713.10.20Lower: 35% vs 40%

If dried and pelletized

If agglomerated into pellets per Chapter Note, shifts out of 0305 to dried legumes/veggies.

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Import Tips & Compliance

X-ray or declare boning process doesn't alter 'salted in brine' status; retain processing records

Pouch airtightness critical—leaks cause reclass to 0305.69

Monitor EU/Mediterranean origins for origin marking rules

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