Bela Smoked Sardines in Olive Oil Tin from China
Bela brand smoked sardines, whole neither skinned nor boned, in extra virgin olive oil, sealed in tin-plate airtight cans valued at $1.50/kg. Classified under HTS 1604.13.10.00 for smoked preparation, tin-plate container, and value compliance. Popular European import for delicatessens.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include certificate of origin and smoking process verification to support value and preparation claims at customs
• Test for heavy metals per FDA import alerts on canned fish; prepare prior notice via FDA's system
• Watch for tin-plate specification—aluminum or glass shifts to value-adjusted subheadings