Rolled Anchovies in Airtight Glass Jars from China
Rolled anchovy fillets (Engraulis spp.) in brine, sealed in airtight glass jars with content weight ≤6.8kg, often with capers or oil. Classifies under HTS 0305.63.20.00 as salted fish in brine specifically in airtight containers for consumer use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label jars with exact net weight and brine content; FDA requires country-of-origin and species declaration for traceability
• Test for airtight seal integrity to prevent reclassification as non-airtight; common pitfall is moisture damage in transit
• Obtain Certificate of Analysis for salt levels to prove 'salted but not dried/smoked' status