Gourmet Smoked Sprats in Tin Oil

Gourmet smoked sprats (brisling), neither skinned nor boned, in sunflower oil, tin-plate airtight tins valued $1.80/kg. Qualifies under HTS 1604.13.10.00 for sprats as included species, smoked preparation, and value/container specs. Luxury appetizer import.

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.

1604.11.20Higher: 41% vs 35%

If in airtight containers but not smoked, in oil

Base sardines in oil without smoking use 1604.11 subheadings.

0304.61.00.00Same rate: 35%

If filleted frozen, not preserved

Frozen fillets are Chapter 3, not prepared preserves.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If flavored as food preparation with additives

Heavily sauced or spiced may classify as food preps in 2106.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'sprats' or 'brisling' explicitly; generic 'sardines' may trigger review

Prepare for CBP fish species ID if origin questionable; have supplier affidavits

Tin-plate must be verified—plastic-lined or other shifts value requirements

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