European Anchovies Salted in Bulk Barrels from Mexico
European anchovies salted in large brine-filled barrels for curing and transport, neither dried nor smoked, excluding offal. Classified in HTS 0305.63.60.00 as other Engraulis spp. in brine/salt. Not agglomerated into pellets per chapter definition.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label barrels with net weight, brine specs, and harvest date; ensure no shrimp contamination per statistical note; pitfall: over-salting mistaken for drying process