Bela Smoked Sardines in Olive Oil Tin from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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