Brined Sprats in Glass Bottle

Preserved sprats in saltwater brine within glass bottles of 6.8 kg or less total weight, not smoked or dried. This qualifies under HTS 0305.69.50.01 as other fish in brine in small immediate containers, separate from offal or human-fit flours/meals.

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.

0305.69.30Same rate: 35%

If Alaska pollock

Certain pollock species receive specific statistical suffixes in salted fish headings.

0306.17Lower: 10% vs 35%

If just frozen without salting

Frozen crustacean-excluded fish like sprats go to 0306, not salted products.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35%

If flavored or in sauce beyond plain brine

Added ingredients turn simple brined fish into 'prepared or preserved' under Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure bottles are tamper-evident and labeled with country of origin, species, and net contents

Refrigeration chain documentation required if not fully stabilized by brine

Avoid vacuum-packing that could imply further processing under Chapter 16