Smoked Sardines in Tin-Plate Can
Premium smoked sardines, neither skinned nor boned, packed in olive oil within airtight tin-plate containers, valued over $1 per kg. These meet HTS 1604.13.10.00 criteria due to the smoking process, specific container type, and minimum value threshold for tin-plate packaging. Ideal for gourmet retail as a ready-to-eat seafood product.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued under $1/kg in tin-plate or $1.10/kg in other containers
Lower value smoked sardines shift to different statistical subheading within same heading for cost-based differentiation.
If not smoked but in oil airtight containers
Unsalted, non-smoked sardines in oil use separate subheading, as smoking process defines this specific classification.
If frozen whole or in pieces, not prepared/preserved
Frozen sardines are classified in Chapter 3 as fresh or chilled/frozen fish, not prepared products of heading 1604.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify container is tin-plate and product value exceeds $1/kg with commercial invoice to qualify under this subheading
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA seafood HACCP and country-of-origin rules; provide lot traceability documentation
• Avoid misclassification by confirming sardines are smoked and not fresh or frozen, which fall under Chapter 3
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Bela Smoked Sardines in Olive Oil Tin
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Portuguese Smoked Sardines Tin-Plate
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