Smoked Brisling Sardines in Tin Can from Mexico
Smoked brisling (sprat) sardines, neither skinned nor boned, in soybean oil, packaged in tin-plate airtight containers valued $1.20/kg. Fits HTS 1604.13.10.00 as brisling/sprats are explicitly included in the sardine subheading for smoked products. Common in Scandinavian imports.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm species as sardine/sardinella/brisling via scientific name on docs to avoid reclassification
• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior for seafood; include commercial value proof exceeding threshold