Frozen Sardine Meal Bulk

Frozen sardine meal for human pasta sauces, in 30 kg bulk totes. Classified 0309.10.05.00 as fish meal bulk >6.8 kg, fit for consumption.

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.

1504.10.40.00Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If fish oils extracted

Fatty acid separation moves to Chapter 15 oils.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cold chain logs essential; declare as meal not oil-extracted; avoid shrimp cross-contamination docs

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