Gourmet Smoked Sprats in Tin Oil from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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