Brined Anchovies in 6kg Retail Can

Retail-packed brined anchovies (Engraulis spp.) in immediate cans with contents ≤6.8 kg, salted only without drying or smoking. HTS 0305.63.40.00 covers these other anchovy preparations in small containers, distinct from offal.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0305.64Lower: 10.5% vs 35%

If bulk cans over 6.8 kg

Anchovies in larger immediate containers use the corresponding over-6.8kg anchovy subheading.

0304.61.00.00Same rate: 35%

If fillets frozen rather than brined

Frozen anchovy fillets stay in heading 0304 for frozen fish, not salted products.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If dehydrated into vegetable-like form

Heavily dried/salted to vegetable moisture levels shifts out of fish chapter per notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require supplier affidavits confirming no smoking/drying; CBP may test for smoke residues

For retail import, ensure child-resistant if needed, but focus on accurate HTS weight declaration

Pair with correct country-of-origin marking on cans to speed FDA/USDA clearance