Portuguese Smoked Sardines Tin-Plate from Mexico
Traditional Portuguese smoked sardines, whole neither skinned nor boned, in olive oil, in tin-plate cans valued $2/kg. Precisely matches HTS 1604.13.10.00 for smoked sardines in specified high-value tin-plate airtight containers. Staple for Mediterranean cuisine imports.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide EU export certificates for traceability; FDA requires pathogen testing for smoked fish
• Document exact value per kg—customs audits common for value-based subheadings
• Ensure 'airtight' container certification to prevent classification as non-airtight preserves