Whole Salted Anchovies in 4.5kg Plastic Pail

Whole anchovies (Engraulis spp.) salted and stored in brine inside immediate plastic pails weighing 6.8 kg gross or less. This qualifies for HTS 0305.63.40.00 as other salted/brine anchovies in small consumer packs, not dried, smoked, or 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.

0305.69.40.00Higher: 38% vs 35%

If sold in containers over 6.8 kg

Bulk salted/brine anchovies exceed the small-container limit and use the 'over 6.8kg' subheading.

0305.51.00.00Same rate: 35%

If dried rather than just salted/brined

Dried salted anchovies (not in brine) fall under the separate dried fish heading 0305.51.

2106.90Lower: 16.4% vs 35%

If mixed with binders or made into fish paste

Products agglomerated with binders become food preparations outside Chapter 3 fish scope.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use immediate container invoices specifying gross weight to avoid disputes over 6.8kg threshold

Ensure no drying process; provide processing records showing only salting and brining steps

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP for salinity and pathogen controls during import clearance