Gourmet Smoked Sprats in Tin Oil from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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