Whole Anchovies in Airtight Can with Salt Brine
Intact whole anchovies (Engraulis spp.) packed in heavy salt brine within airtight cans, net ≤6.8kg, for culinary use. Fits HTS 0305.63.20.00 precisely as non-dried, non-smoked salted anchovies in specified airtight retail containers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported fresh or frozen
State of completion: fresh/frozen anchovies classify under live/fresh/frozen fish in Chapter 03 headings 0302.
If cooked or smoked post-brining
Any cooking/smoking process elevates to prepared/preserved fish in Chapter 16.
If in non-airtight containers ≤6.8kg
Container type: non-airtight small packs for other salted fish go to parallel subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document brine salinity (>10% typically) to distinguish from fresh/frozen under 0302/0303
• Ensure no added binders, as per Chapter Note on pellets, to stay out of heading 0309
• Retail packaging must show nutritional info; bulk repacking risks reclassification
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Canned Anchovies in Olive Oil
Whole anchovies (Engraulis spp.) preserved in brine and packed in airtight tin cans with olive oil, weighing 6.8 kg or less. This product is salted fish in brine, not dried or smoked, fitting HTS 0305.63.20.00 due to the airtight container and weight specification for retail sale.
Rolled Anchovies in Airtight Glass Jars
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.
Anchovy Fillets in Brine Tin
Skinless anchovy fillets (Engraulis spp.) preserved solely in brine inside airtight metal tins ≤6.8kg total weight. This matches HTS 0305.63.20.00 for anchovies salted/in brine in small airtight packs, excluding smoked or dried forms.
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.
Portuguese Style Anchovies in Tin
Traditional Portuguese anchovies (Engraulis spp.) hand-packed in coarse salt brine in airtight tins ≤6.8kg. Exemplifies HTS 0305.63.20.00 for retail-ready salted fish in airtight containers.
Spanish Anchovies in Oil-Brined Jar
Premium Spanish semi-preserved anchovies (Engraulis spp.) in light brine with olive oil overlay, airtight jar ≤6.8kg. Brine preservation qualifies under HTS 0305.63.20.00 despite minor oil.