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Salted Whole Anchovies in 2.5kg Oil-Brined Jar

Whole salted anchovies in light brine-oil mix within 6.8 kg jars, Engraulis spp., not dried/smoked. This 'other' anchovy product in small immediate containers matches HTS 0305.63.40.00 exactly.

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.

1604Lower: 10% vs 35%

If high oil content as preserved

If oil dominates as preservative medium, it becomes 'prepared anchovies' under Chapter 16.

0305.62.00Same rate: 35%

If herrings instead of anchovies

Salted herrings in small containers have parallel subheading structure.

2008.99Lower: 16% vs 35%

If acidified or pickled beyond brine

Vinegar/acid additions make it a preserved fruit/veg product, excluding Chapter 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Oil-brine mixes still qualify if primary preservation is salt/brine; document composition

Avoid 'prepared' labeling that could trigger Chapter 16 reclassification

Test for histamine levels per FDA import alerts for scombroid fish like anchovies