Brined Anchovy Fillets in 5kg Tin

Anchovy fillets (Engraulis spp.) preserved in brine within immediate metal tins totaling 6.8 kg or less with contents, salted but neither dried nor smoked. Classified under HTS 0305.63.40.00 for small-container salted anchovies excluding 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.

0305.63.20.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If headless but still whole fish

Headless anchovies in small containers have a specific immediate container subheading.

1604Lower: 10% vs 35%

If smoked or further cooked/preserved

Any smoking or additional preservation removes it from Chapter 3 raw fish to prepared fish in Chapter 16.

0302.99.00.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh or frozen rather than salted/brined

Unprocessed fresh/chilled/frozen anchovies stay in heading 0302 for unprepared fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab certification of brine salinity (>10% salt) to distinguish from fresh or minimally processed fish

Label containers clearly with species and 'salted in brine' to prevent CBP reclassification

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